Can I bring DJI Drones to Taiwan?
DJI Drones→Taiwan
⚠️ Allowed with Conditions
About DJI Drones
When bringing DJI Drones, ensure compliance with Taiwan Customs Administration (Ministry of Finance) regulations. Traveling abroad with your DJI Drones? Electronics are indispensable, but devices like DJI Drones involve aviation safety rules and potential duties. Understanding battery limits and duty-free allowances ensures your equipment passes through without trouble. 💡 Safety Tip: Devices with lithium batteries must be in carry-on luggage; never pack them in checked bags due to fire risks.
General Rules Apply
We don't have specific rules for DJI Drones yet. Below are the general rules for Drones and UAVs that apply to DJI Drones.
📋 Carrying Limits
- Quantity Limit:Personal drones allowed in; 250 g or more must be registered with the CAA (foreigners can register online with a passport); max 120 m; no flying near airports, over crowds or in most of Taipei. Batteries carry-on only
✅ Declaration Requirements
❌Not Required
Form needed: CAA drone registration before flying (250 g or more)
📌 Quick Summary
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Last Updated:August 28, 2026
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📝 Important Notes
- •⚠️ CONDITIONAL — import is easy, flying needs registration
- •Customs: a personal drone is electronics — no duty for a used unit; a new one counts toward the NT$35,000 allowance.
- •Flying — Civil Aviation Act, drone chapter (since 2020):
- •250 g or more: register the drone on the CAA Drone Portal and display the registration number; foreign nationals can register online with a passport, valid for the stay
- •Over 2 kg: a remote-pilot licence is also required
- •Rules for everyone: max 120 m AGL, daytime, visual line of sight, no flying over crowds, and no flights within controlled airspace — which covers most of Taipei (Songshan Airport), Taoyuan, Kaohsiung and Taichung cities
- •No-fly: national parks (Taroko, Yangmingshan, Kenting) without a permit, military zones, Taipei 101 and the riverside parks; local governments publish additional bans
- •Penalties: NT$30,000–300,000 for unregistered or illegal flights; NT$300,000–1,500,000 for flying in controlled airspace without permission; confiscation.
- •Batteries: carry-on only, under 100 Wh.
- •Advice: Register before you fly, check the official 'Drone Map' app for every location, and expect to fly only in rural areas — the east coast (Hualien, Taitung) and the outlying islands are where drones are actually practical.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be taxed for bringing multiple DJI Drones?
Personal items already in use are typically duty-free. However, if they are brand new (unopened) or the quantity is excessive, customs may consider it for commercial use and require taxes. Keeping purchase receipts is recommended.
What should I consider when bringing DJI Drones?
The most important thing when bringing DJI Drones is to confirm if it exceeds the duty-free allowance or declaration threshold of your destination. It's recommended to keep purchase receipts and ensure DJI Drones is in its original packaging for easier customs inspection. If the DJI Drones is of high value, always use the red declaration channel.
❓ More Questions
Can a tourist register a drone in Taiwan?
Yes. The CAA Drone Portal accepts foreign passport numbers; registration is online, free, and the number must be displayed on the drone. It is required for anything of 250 g or more — a DJI Mini at 249 g is exempt from registration but not from the no-fly zones.
Can I fly a drone at Taroko Gorge or Sun Moon Lake?
Taroko is a national park: drones are banned without a permit from the park headquarters, and permits are rarely given to visitors. Sun Moon Lake is a national scenic area with its own ban around the lake. Both are heavily patrolled; fines start at NT$30,000.
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