Drone deliveries now possible in Korea
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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.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new maximum weight limit for drones that do not require approval and inspection?
What is the new maximum weight limit for drones that do not require approval and inspection?
The new stipulation states that drones with a maximum take-off weight of 25kg or less will not require approval and inspection. This is an increase from the previous limit of 12kg dead weight.
Q.What conditions must businesses meet to use drones under the new regulations?
What conditions must businesses meet to use drones under the new regulations?
Businesses can use drones if their operations do not endanger public safety, lives, property, or national interests like security and defence. These new rules broaden drone use beyond agriculture, photography, and surveys.
Q.How long will an approval last for drones flown repeatedly at the same location?
How long will an approval last for drones flown repeatedly at the same location?
For drones operating at the same location, only one approval is needed, and this approval will be valid for a maximum period of six months. This simplifies the process for regular commercial drone use.
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