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Everything drone, for Malaysia.

Updated July 2026Not legal adviceSources ⓘRead the full Drone Guide →

The go/no-go for your drone, right now: weather, air traffic, GPS and daylight in one call. Want the forecast detail and the hours ahead?

Flying drones in Malaysia: rules at a glance

  • Authorisation to Fly (ATF): Required for effectively every flight. Any weight, including sub-250g. Apply to [email protected].
  • ATF lead time and fee: 14 working days, ~RM250, valid 3 months. For drones up to 20 kg. Higher above 20 kg.
  • Commercial flying: RCoC-B licence + insurance. From a CAAM-approved RPTO. Camera or mapping also needs a JUPEM permit.
  • Maximum altitude: 400 ft (120 m) AGL. Higher only with ATC approval.
  • Line of sight and time: VLOS, daylight only. BVLOS and night need separate enhanced approval.
  • Distance from people: 50 m (30 m on take-off and landing). From any person, vehicle, vessel or structure not under your control.
  • Airports and aerodromes: No flight within ~5 km without clearance. Formal standard is 5 NM (9.26 km) clear of the traffic zone.
  • Congested areas and crowds: 150 m from built-up areas, no overflying 1,000+ people. Needs authorisation.
  • Penalty (individuals): Up to RM50,000 and/or 3 years jail. Higher for companies. CAAM can seize drones and prosecute.
  • Sub-250g exemption: None in Malaysia. A 135g DJI Neo needs an ATF like a 1kg Mavic.

Drone prices in Malaysia (indicative 2026)

  • DJI DJI Neo, 135 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM899 to RM1,399. Entry palm drone, DJI Level 4 wind (8 m/s), fully enclosed props. Spec: https://www.dji.com/neo/specs
  • DJI DJI Mini 4K, 246 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM1,099 to RM1,599. Budget 4K under 250g, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/mini-4k/specs
  • DJI DJI Mini 2 SE, 246 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM1,299 to RM1,799. Older sub-250g starter, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/mini-2-se/specs
  • DJI DJI Mini 3, 248 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM2,099 to RM2,999. Vertical shooting, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/mini-3/specs
  • DJI DJI Mini 3 Pro, 249 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM2,999 to RM4,199. Obstacle sensing under 250g, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/mini-3-pro/specs
  • DJI DJI Mini 4 Pro, 249 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM3,699 to RM5,499. Top sub-250g with omnidirectional sensing, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/mini-4-pro/specs
  • DJI DJI Flip, 235 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM1,799 to RM2,599. Caged props for indoor and subject tracking, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/flip/specs
  • DJI DJI Air 3, 720 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM4,288 to RM6,688. Dual-cam midrange, wind resistance 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/air-3/specs
  • DJI DJI Air 3S, 724 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM5,288 to RM7,788. 1in main sensor and forward LiDAR, wind resistance 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/air-3s/specs
  • DJI DJI Air 2S, 595 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM3,999 to RM5,499. Older 1in single-cam, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/air-2s/specs
  • DJI DJI Mavic 3 Classic, 895 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM6,999 to RM9,499. Hasselblad 4/3 sensor, wind resistance 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/mavic-3-classic/specs
  • DJI DJI Mavic 3 Pro, 958 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM9,499 to RM15,999. Triple-camera flagship, wind resistance 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/mavic-3-pro/specs
  • DJI DJI Mavic 4 Pro, 1.06 kg, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM10,999 to RM18,999. 2025 flagship, heaviest folding DJI, wind resistance 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/mavic-4-pro/specs
  • DJI DJI Avata 2, 377 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM4,288 to RM6,288. Cinewhoop FPV flown with goggles, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/avata-2/specs
  • DJI DJI Avata, 410 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM4,599 to RM6,999. First-gen ducted FPV drone, DJI Level 5 wind (10.7 m/s). Spec: https://www.dji.com/avata/specs
  • DJI DJI FPV, 795 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM4,999 to RM6,999. High-speed FPV racer style with goggles, wind resistance about 10.7 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/dji-fpv/specs
  • DJI DJI Inspire 3, 4.00 kg, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM79,000 to RM95,000. Pro cinema platform with interchangeable lenses, wind resistance 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.dji.com/inspire-3/specs
  • Autel Robotics Autel EVO Nano+, 249 g (sub-250g, still needs an ATF), Sub-250g, about RM3,499 to RM4,999. Sub-250g rival to Mini, Level 5 wind (about 10.5 m/s). Spec: https://www.autelrobotics.com/faq/evo-nano/
  • Autel Robotics Autel EVO Lite+, 835 g, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM5,499 to RM7,499. 1in low-light shooter, wind resistance about 12 m/s. Spec: https://www.autelrobotics.com/product/evo-lite-plus/
  • Autel Robotics Autel EVO II Pro V3, 1.19 kg, Small UAS (<20 kg), about RM11,999 to RM15,999. Enterprise-grade mapping and inspection, wind resistance 12 m/s cruise (10.7 m/s takeoff and landing). Spec: https://shop.autelrobotics.com/pages/evo-ii-pro-v3-specifications-aircraft
  • DJI DJI Agras T25, 26.00 kg, UAS >20 kg (agri), about RM55,000 to RM75,000. Compact agri sprayer, hold spraying below about 8 m/s to limit drift. Spec: https://www.dji.com/agras-t25/specs
  • DJI DJI Agras T40, 38.00 kg, UAS >20 kg (agri), about RM90,000 to RM120,000. Coaxial twin-rotor sprayer, keep spraying below about 8 m/s for drift control. Spec: https://www.dji.com/agras-t40/specs
  • DJI DJI Agras T50, 40.00 kg, UAS >20 kg (agri), about RM110,000 to RM150,000. Flagship agri sprayer for estates, keep spraying below about 8 m/s for drift control. Spec: https://www.dji.com/agras-t50/specs

Airport no-fly buffers

Keep drones roughly 5 km from these airports without clearance: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) (KUL/WMKK), Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang / Skypark) (SZB/WMSA), Penang International Airport (PEN/WMKP), Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI/WBKK), Kuching International Airport (KCH/WBGG), Senai International Airport (Johor Bahru) (JHB/WMKJ), Langkawi International Airport (LGK/WMKL), Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (Kota Bharu) (KBR/WMKC), Sultan Mahmud Airport (Kuala Terengganu) (TGG/WMKN), Miri Airport (MYY/WBGR), Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Setar) (AOR/WMKA), Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (Ipoh) (IPH/WMKI), Malacca International Airport (Melaka) (MKZ/WMKM), Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport (Kuantan) (KUA/WMKD), Sibu Airport (SBW/WBGS), Bintulu Airport (BTU/WBGB), Sandakan Airport (SDK/WBKS), Tawau Airport (TWU/WBKW), Labuan Airport (LBU/WBKL), Lahad Datu Airport (LDU/WBKD), Limbang Airport (LMN/WBGJ), Mukah Airport (MKM/WBGK), Redang Airport (RDN/WMPR), Tioman Airport (TOD/WMBT), Pangkor Airport (PKG/WMPA), Mulu Airport (MZV/WBMU), Bario Airport (BBN/WBGZ), Ba'kelalan Airport (BKM/WBGQ), Long Seridan Airport (ODN/WBGI), Long Lellang Airport (LGL/WBGF), Long Banga Airport (LBP/WBGL), Long Semado Airport (LSM/WBGN), Marudi Airport (MUR/WBGM), Lawas Airport (LWY/WBGW), Kapit Airport (KPI/WBGT), Belaga Airport (BLG/WBGC), Kudat Airport (KUD/WBKT), Layang-Layang Airport (Swallow Reef) (LAC/WBLA), RMAF Butterworth Air Base (WMKB), RMAF Gong Kedak Air Base (GTB/WMGK), RMAF Kuantan Air Base (WMKD), RMAF Labuan Air Base (WBKL), RMAF Kuching Air Base (WBGG), RMAF Sungai Besi Air Base (WMKF), Kluang Airport (Army Air Base) (WMAP).

Official drone resources

  • CAAM Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Official ATF process, forms and operational envelope. (https://www.caam.gov.my/public/unmanned-aircraft-system-uas/)
  • JUPEM aerial permit (eBiz), APK aerial photography permit, applied via the JUPEM eBiz portal. (https://www.jupem.gov.my/)
  • MCMC (spectrum / frequency), Frequency clearance where an operation requires it. (https://www.mcmc.gov.my/)
  • Sabah Parks drone usage, Permit for Kinabalu Park and Sabah protected areas. (https://www.sabahparks.org.my/services/drone-usages)
  • CAAM UAS incident reporting, Report a drone incident or accident to CAAM. (https://safetyreporting.caam.gov.my/safety-reporting-portal/)
  • MET Malaysia forecast and warnings, Official forecast, wind and thunderstorm warnings. (https://www.met.gov.my/)
  • myCuaca (MET Malaysia app), Official MET Malaysia weather and warning app. (https://www.met.gov.my/info/mycuaca/)
  • Windy, Interactive wind map; switch between GFS, ECMWF and ICON. (https://www.windy.com/)
  • UAV Forecast, Drone-specific weather: wind, gusts, Kp and GPS. (https://www.uavforecast.com/)
  • DroneBuddy, Drone weather and no-fly-zone checker app. (https://www.dronebuddy.io/)
  • Rain Alarm, Live rain radar with precipitation alerts. (https://www.rain-alarm.com/)
  • Sun Surveyor, Sun and moon position, golden hour planning. (https://www.sunsurveyor.com/)
  • SpaceWeatherLive (Kp), Live Kp index and geomagnetic storm status. (https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/)
  • Read METAR (NOAA), Live airport METAR and TAF, the source of the airport read. (https://aviationweather.gov/data/metar/)
  • METAR / TAF guide, How to decode a METAR: wind, visibility, clouds, weather. (https://metar-taf.com/explanation)
  • Drone Safety Map, Global airspace and no-fly-zone map (Altitude Angel). (https://dronesafetymap.com/)
  • DJI Store Malaysia, Malaysia-set pricing, warranty and DJI Care Refresh. (https://djistore-malaysia.com/)
  • MRANTI / MDTAP30, National drone technology action plan and coordination. (https://mranti.my/)
  • Coptrz Academy, Online drone-pilot training courses. (https://www.coptrzacademy-usp.io/login)