Legal Provisions In Operating Drones In Indonesia

Drones, the crewless mini aircraft flown by remote control and radio frequencies, are becoming increasingly popular amongst technology lovers throughout the world, including Indonesia. Equipped with high resolution cameras that can take and save pictures in real time, drones are often used for making films, air photography and even mapping. With an increasing number of drones on the market, the public needs to understand the legal provisions on the use of drones in order not to breach the public or state law in the Republic of Indonesia which governs airspace.

Specific Legal Provisions about Drones

The use of drones is specifically governed by Regulation of the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Indonesia No. PM 90 of 2015 concerning Controls on the Operation of Crewless Aircraft in Airspace Served by Indonesia ("PM 90"). PM 90 explains in which areas drones cannot be used.