Residents thrilled as UAE partially eases ban on flying drones
Khaleej Times|January 09, 2025
A ban on individuals from flying drones in the UAE was partly lifted on Tuesday.
- Nasreen Abdulla
Residents thrilled as UAE partially eases ban on flying drones

Photography enthusiasts welcomed the move with one even suggesting that this change could have a positive impact on tourism in the country.

But while hobbyists in other emirates can use drones, in Dubai it can only be used by those who have commercial licenses.

"We will see far better aerial photos of the UAE," said cinematographer Musthafa Aboobacker, who is also a commercial drone pilot. "Right now, drone photography can only be done by commercial drones, and the photography rules are very strict.

However, once the ban is partially lifted on hobbyists, a lot more beautiful aerial photos and videos will become available on the internet and social media." Musthafa added that this could even impact tourism in the UAE.

"Photos and social media content are essential marketing tools.

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