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UAS Regulations

In April  2021, the CAA of Nepal published requirements for UAS linked to Nepal CARs Part 82.  Unmanned Aircraft System Requirements (UASR) Issue: 01;  Dated April 2021 https://caanepal.gov.np/storage/app/media/drone/UAS%20Requirement%20final.pdf 

Note: these regulations appear to be based on the ICAO UAS Model Regulations guidance text.

The CAA of Nepal also has a drone 'landing' page here:

With links to application forms for RPA/drone regulations & UIN as well as approval for flight and the following text:

No one shall operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or drone in Nepal without obtaining permission as follows:


1.    Tourists intending to fly UAV during their visit in Nepal shall obtain prior permission from following agencies:
•    Department of Tourism
•    Ministry of Home Affairs
•    Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (not necessary for UAV less than 2 kg and below 200 ft from ground level)
2.    For research and study purpose, permission of following agencies is required:
•    Line Ministry/Department relating to the subject matter of research/study
•    Ministry of Home Affairs
•    Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (not necessary for UAV less than 2 kg and below 200 ft from ground)
3.    UAV Pilots should be proficient in flying and have basic knowledge of rules pertaining to drone operation
4.    Do not fly UAV in a way that may cause safety risk to the aircrafts flying in the area.
5.    Small flying Toy can be operated inside the private premises.
6.    Flying UAV in public area for fun requires permission from local security agency.
7.    Liability of any harm to the persons or damage to the property caused due to the UAV operation shall be the responsibility of the person flying the drone.
8.    Refer following documents for detailed requirements for UAV operations in Nepal:
•    ‘Flight Operations Directive No. 7, May 2015’ of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
•    ‘Procedure for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle flying’ of Ministry of Home Affairs
9.    Do not use UAV other than the scope of permission.
10.    Flying an UAV without due permission shall be considered an Illegal and shall be subjected to the punishment in accordance to the prevailing civil aviation rules.

 

[LATEST UPDATE: 21 July 2021, David Guerin]

Last update / 22.07.2021

Drone use in conservation

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to aid Nepal’s Conservation Efforts:
https://wwf.panda.org/?205266/Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicle-to-aid-Nepals-Conservation-Efforts

Nepali scientists deploy drones to count endangered crocodiles:
https://news.mongabay.com/2018/10/nepali-scientists-deploy-drones-to-count-endangered-crocodiles/

[Last update by Macayle Guerin March 2021]

Legal sources

Last update / 21.04.2021

Contact info

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
44600, Kathmandu

+97714262518
 

Last update / 21.04.2021

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