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Consumer Drone → Indonesia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
Registration required for drones over 250g
Details
Indonesia requires drones over 250g to be registered with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Foreign tourists must obtain a temporary flight permit. No-fly zones include airports, military installations, and presidential palace areas. Bali has specific drone restrictions. Enforcement in Indonesia carries fines from IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 100,000,000 under Law No. 17/2006 on Customs Art. 82 (typical personal cases are handled as civil infringements).
Quantity limit
Personal use
Documentation required
- DGCA registration
- Temporary flight permit for tourists
Legal reference
PM 37 Year 2020 on Unmanned Aircraft
Leaving with this item
Consumer drones may generally be exported from Indonesia for personal use; higher-specification drones face dual-use controls and many destinations restrict drone import.
IATA dangerous goods
Consumer Drone is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Register your drone before arrival. Check local no-fly zones, especially around temples and tourist areas in Bali.
Customs authority
Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE / Bea Cukai) · https://www.beacukai.go.id