Drone deliveries now possible in Korea

Flying drones for business will become legal in South Korea from next month, allowing the possibility of drone deliveries.

Laws about drone flights have been revised by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Previously, aeronautical laws permitted only a limited number of businesses to use drones for work related to agriculture, photography and surveys.

Now businesses will be able to use drones so long as their use does not pose harm to public safety, lives, property or national interests such as security and defence.

Also modified is the stipulation for drones not needing approval and inspection from “below dead weight of 12kg” to “below maximum take-off weight of 25kg”.

Drones that are flown at the same location will need only one approval for a maximum of six months. Within certain limits, flying drones out of sight and night flights will also be allowed.

These amendments will allow business owners to grow their businesses through drone deliveries.

Original reporting by Korea Bizwire.

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