# Flying a drone in: Turkey **URL:** \ **Category:** Travel Tips & Flying Abroad\ **Created:** [27 September 2019 20:45 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131 "2019-09-27T20:45:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Cheeze](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/b5ac83/32.png) [@Cheeze](https://greyarro.ws/u/Cheeze)\ **Post date:** [21 October 2019 23:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/41 "2019-10-21T23:14:18Z")
Thought I’d update here. I decided to take a risk and take my Mavic Air with me. It’s below the Turkish weight limits for unregistered pilots. I packed the drone, without battery, into my hold luggage. I have the hard shell case from the flymore combo and I had it in the middle of the case protected by clothing. The batteries I had down to around 25% power and packed them into a lipo fireproof bag (about £7 off Amazon) and into my hand luggage. I put some electrical tape over the contacts as suggested in other posts. At Manchester Airport I had to empty the lipo bag out to go through the scanner, no issues or questions at all. At Milas Bodrum Airport on the return I did the same thing, I was certain I’d be pulled and questioned but no problems. There were 3 security points. The first one was just a case of putting my bags through a scanner. The second was similar. At the gate was more thorough, they went right through my bag emptying it. They removed the lipo bag and looked inside. No issues and no questions. I only flew it the once whilst there, 8am off a jetty at my resort. I’d very likely have been fine when it was a little busier but I’m quite shy about it and don’t ever want a shitty confrontation so I’m very careful. Anyway thought it was worth updating my experience for anyone else ever looking into taking a similar drone to Turkey. This was 7th-14th October 2019 by the way. ---
**Author:** ![PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/pingspike/32/7393_2.png) [@PingSpike](https://greyarro.ws/u/PingSpike)\ **Post date:** [22 October 2019 05:27 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/42 "2019-10-22T05:27:36Z")
Great update, thanks for sharing @Cheeze 👍🏻 ---
**Author:** ![amir.w23](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ba8739/32.png) [@amir.w23](https://greyarro.ws/u/amir.w23)\ **Post date:** [30 October 2020 16:14 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/43 "2020-10-30T16:14:44Z")
I’m due to fly to istanbul turkey in December and I want to take my mavic pro,I’m flying with Turkish airlines,am I aloud to take it? If so what do I do with my batteries and how do I pack? ---
**Author:** ![Committee](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/committee/32/158492_2.png) [@Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Committee)\ **Post date:** [30 October 2020 16:41 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/44 "2020-10-30T16:41:43Z")
@amir.w23 moved your post to an existing Turkey thread - have a read above, it may answer your questions. ---
**Author:** ![robinhuman](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/robinhuman/32/112296_2.png) [@robinhuman](https://greyarro.ws/u/robinhuman)\ **Post date:** [1 April 2021 16:45 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/45 "2021-04-01T16:45:50Z")
Hi, Did you have any issues taking your drone to Turkey? I Plan on going there (Antalya) in July - all things being equal - and have a mavic mini that I’d like to take Cheers ---
**Author:** ![amir.w23](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/ba8739/32.png) [@amir.w23](https://greyarro.ws/u/amir.w23)\ **Post date:** [1 April 2021 17:11 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/46 "2021-04-01T17:11:04Z")
No problems at all mate took mine to Istanbul however I’d recommend only taking 1 battery, take that on board with you and then place the drone in your checked in luggage that goes under the plane 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Cheeze](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/b5ac83/32.png) [@Cheeze](https://greyarro.ws/u/Cheeze)\ **Post date:** [1 April 2021 20:21 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/47 "2021-04-01T20:21:41Z")
I flew into Antalya in 2019. Had the drive with no batteries in the main suitcase, took all 3 batteries, discharged and in a little fireproof battery case in my hand luggage. No issues at all. ---
**Author:** ![SputnikTheAirDog](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/sputniktheairdog/32/4072_2.png) [@SputnikTheAirDog](https://greyarro.ws/u/SputnikTheAirDog)\ **Post date:** [12 July 2021 09:31 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/48 "2021-07-12T09:31:05Z")
Im im Ankara, I came here in October for work. I would love to fly my MP here but its such a government / military zone I imagine it would be shot down before the return to home was set. There is an english guy on youtube who did a set about drones in Turkey, he completely put me off. Its a shame because Cappadocia would be tremendous to fly over. ---
**Author:** ![ResilienceUAV](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/resilienceuav/32/124821_2.png) [@ResilienceUAV](https://greyarro.ws/u/ResilienceUAV)\ **Post date:** [12 September 2021 16:05 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/49 "2021-09-12T16:05:00Z")
[![](https://d1q8cepst0v8xp.cloudfront.net/original/3X/b/2/b24c0b56da3e21e5964bea55b8aecfb9ba69a4b7.jpeg "Bringing Drones into Turkey") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKXk9Dnsfgw) ---
**Author:** ![OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/oldsoulboy/32/73922_2.png) [@OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/u/OldSoulBoy)\ **Post date:** [26 January 2022 16:38 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/50 "2022-01-26T16:38:12Z")
Afternoon all. I’m going to be DJ’ing at a week long soul/dance music event/holiday in Turkey in October and I’m going to be taking the drone (Mini 2) Does anyone have first hand experience of getting it past the Turkish authorities? What hoops I may have to jump through, palms I may have to grease? 😉 You get the idea. TIA Phil ---
**Author:** ![Committee](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/committee/32/158492_2.png) [@Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Committee)\ **Post date:** [26 January 2022 16:41 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/51 "2022-01-26T16:41:36Z")
Moved your post to a thread with relevant info. ---
**Author:** ![OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/oldsoulboy/32/73922_2.png) [@OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/u/OldSoulBoy)\ **Post date:** [26 January 2022 16:44 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/52 "2022-01-26T16:44:36Z")
Thanks, should have done a search first ☹ Not for the first time 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/oldsoulboy/32/73922_2.png) [@OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/u/OldSoulBoy)\ **Post date:** [7 October 2022 11:12 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/53 "2022-10-07T11:12:36Z")
Not strictly in the EU but I’m off to Turkey on Sunday and taking the Mini 2. As far as I can asertain there are no restrictions or special requirements I have to meet in order to fly out there. I’ll let all know what if any grief I get ---
**Author:** ![Committee](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/committee/32/158492_2.png) [@Committee](https://greyarro.ws/u/Committee)\ **Post date:** [7 October 2022 11:17 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/54 "2022-10-07T11:17:09Z")
Moved your post from the EU thread to the Turkey thread because — ---
**Author:** ![firstadekit](https://greyarro.ws/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/f07891/32.png) [@firstadekit](https://greyarro.ws/u/firstadekit)\ **Post date:** [7 October 2022 12:02 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/55 "2022-10-07T12:02:14Z")
Turkey is one of the more stricter places, but you might be ok with a Mini: > **[Drone Laws in Turkey | UAV Coach (2023)](https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-in-turkey/)** > > Want to learn more about drone laws in Turkey? Check out our list of links and regulations for people flying drones in Turkey. ---
**Author:** ![OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/oldsoulboy/32/73922_2.png) [@OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/u/OldSoulBoy)\ **Post date:** [7 October 2022 12:17 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/56 "2022-10-07T12:17:50Z")
That applies to all drones with a MTOW or more. Sub 250g drones the rules are pretty much as they are here. I’ve read that to mean that tech confirmation is only required if over 500g and you want to take it through customs as you can’t register it with teh Turkish gov because you don’t have a Turkish ID One piece of good news is that, according to the Turkish DGCA website, if your drone weighs less than 500 grams, it is not required to be registered, and it is not subject to confiscation from customs officers on entry to the country. **Basically, if you want to bring in a drone under 500 grams, you are free to do so with no hassles**. The other good news is that your drone won’t be seized by customs if you have received technical confirmation for your drone from the Turkish DGCA. In short, **you need to apply for technical confirmation before you go to Turkey so that you can take your drone there without it being seized by customs.** [Sub 250g](https://www.droneblog.com/turkey/#:~:text=You%20can%20bring%20a%20drone,be%20brought%20in%20without%20this.) ---
**Author:** ![OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/oldsoulboy/32/73922_2.png) [@OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/u/OldSoulBoy)\ **Post date:** [10 October 2022 14:08 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/57 "2022-10-10T14:08:37Z")
Happy to report. Now in Turkey and had absolutely no problems getting through UK or Turkish customs and security with the Mini 2 and have flown 3 times in the past 24 hours with no problems at all. ---
**Author:** ![OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/oldsoulboy/32/73922_2.png) [@OldSoulBoy](https://greyarro.ws/u/OldSoulBoy)\ **Post date:** [19 October 2022 09:24 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/58 "2022-10-19T09:24:59Z")
I don’t how much use this will be but I went through UK customs with no issues, flew at three different locations in Turkey and no one batted an eyelid, and returned through Turkish (Dalaman) customs with no issues at all. I just took the precaution of putting the batteries in a Lipo bag. Instanbul or any one of the other airports may be different, this is just my recent experience. ---
**Author:** ![Mrhappy](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/mrhappy/32/155908_2.png) [@Mrhappy](https://greyarro.ws/u/Mrhappy)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2024 20:33 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/59 "2024-04-10T20:33:51Z")
Hi I don’t know if anybody else has had experience with this and I know there are previous posts on here about it but most iv found seem to Be about five years old and things change. I’m going to Turkey in three months time. I was just wondering what experience people has had or taking their drones there.? Any feedback is appreciated Alex ---
**Author:** ![OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/user_avatar/greyarro.ws/ozonevibe/32/12764_2.png) [@OzoneVibe](https://greyarro.ws/u/OzoneVibe)\ **Post date:** [10 April 2024 20:36 UTC](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131/60 "2024-04-10T20:36:03Z")
Moved your post to this thread on Turkey. Hopefully you’ll find useful info above, bust ask again in this thread for any additional info. 👍 It keeps all info on Turkey in one place and useful for the future. [Previous page](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131.md?page=2) [Next page](https://greyarro.ws/t/flying-a-drone-in-turkey/10131.md?page=4)