Tips for flying drones in the Philippines
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2017
- 6 Things to consider before flying your drone in the Philippines
Hi everyone, I get asked a lot about traveling with my DJI mavic Pro to the Philippines. I decided to compile some things that you might want to consider or things to know when taking your drone abroad.
So things to know, of course,
1. “Safety”, Safety must be your first priority wherever you wanna go, especially in a foreign countries. Be aware of your surroundings, what could go wrong? right?
2. “Crowd”. Be mindful of crowded areas, having a drone attracts people to surround you. They are lots of curious by standers that want to watch what you’re doing and asks questions.
3. “Security”. This is a big one, haha. If you remember one of my videos i got escorted by a Security personnel for flying the drone. And also Security meaning will your drone get stolen or lost in the process. Have a plan and be alert of whats around you.
4. “Rules and Regulations”. Which is tied in almost everything, where you at? is it safe? is it a restricted area? Pretty much same rules and regulations applies wherever you go, i find that US and Philippines are similar to each other. which brings us to next topic.
5. Permit requirements and registrations. Like everyone else, I was doing research about permits and registrations for flying drones in the Philippines. I went to www.caap.gov.ph didn't get a whole lot of informations. So, what i did is I emailed them and got a quick response…
Subject: Re: Permit and registrations: small drone for photographers/video
“There is no need for you to register and get controller's certificate, however, the following operating guidelines must be followed:
- Shall be used for hobby and recreational only;
- Shall be used within a community base organization’s safety standard;
- Shall be used 10km. radius away from Aerodrome Reference Point (ARP);
- Shall operate within 400ft. Above Ground Level (AGL);
- Shall stay clear of populated area;
- Shall not operate RPAS in a controlled or prohibited airspace;
- Shall not operate night flying;
- Shall ask permission to the local authority;
- Shall operate within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS); and
- Always yield to manned aircraft;
Assistant Aviation Safety Inspector
FOD-FSIS, CAAP”
6. Custom/Airport (common question). This summer I went to the Philippines twice, visited Manila, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol and Boracay. A lot of security airports to deal with, I know. But luckily, I didn’t had any issues or problems going through customs in and out of the US and Philippines. Even through the small airports, what I did do is hand held in one bag the DJI Mavic Pro and all the accessories. So it is visible and easy to access, just in case I need to open or if asks for much thorough investigation. It did help a lot taking the Mavic Pro because of the size in comparison to Phantom 4 or 3DR or other types of drones. I only wish I had the spark then, would probably even easier to carry.
I hope this answers your questions and help you to have a safe travels to the Philippines with your drone.
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Drooooonnnneeeeessss!!!! Thanks for the tips! Very informative. Nice clear and concise info. Thanks, keep posting!
Thanks for your info, I have nothing to worry bringing my drone in the Philippines.
thank you so much for the info😀
now i know what to do if ever i will go home to Philippines.
Great advice regarding flying with others hanging around.
Keep up the great work & good luck with your studies.
Thank you Paul, Im getting close to taking the test
OMG! This is an Amazing Video, I recently bought my DJI Spark and wanted to bring it to the Philippines and Fly it there, but I have so many question. Thanks to you, you answered all of them...
Thank you I will be back there November and December. :)
very helpful and informative video le danne ;)
Excellent round up thanks Ledanne
Hey, I have the same drone lineup... 3DR Solo, DJI Mavic, DJI Spark... My wife is Filipina and we're visiting the Islands three months from now. My first visit. Thanks for the tips on drone flying in the Philippines!
Thanks kindly! I am heading to the Philippines soon and I will take my drone with me. Davao city is where I will be going and I was told by where my girlfriend is, she had seen many people flying their drones to capture videos and pictures for their vlogs on the beach.
Cool tips. Flying a drone is not for anyone. Unless done safely with a distance.
Thanks was Great i'am going to the Philippines on my trip around, in Feb 2018 Start in Thiland Then the Philippins and ofc i will bring My Drones so Thanks for the info was really great work
Good job. different work of old and young, more creative
Hi! Thank you! Sorry for the super late reply 😅
Very useful tips. :)
Hi. Great vid. Nice to see someone actually mentioning the rules/regulations/laws about flying drones in the Phils. So many videos from respected vloggers and not many mentioning this. I just happened to see yr thumbnail and decided to have a look. Subbed and giving a big thumbs up...... Salamat... :^)
Hey Ledanne great video thank you for sharing… I am soon retrning to the Philippines again and can not wait to have a drone as well this time, to capture some amazig footage & more memories… I was in Davoa in 2018 and so wish I had one then too. But this time I will be in Cebu, Bohol, Borocay and Palawn so excited!.. :) I saw your security encounter (oops) haha... so will make sure I am careful there!… You are very cute and sound very sweet… ;) Thanks again for sharing.. happy travels... maybe see you some time in the Philippines if you go back anytime soon… best wishes from the UK
Hi! Thank you! Sorry for the super late reply 😅
Thanks for sharing Ledanne! i was looking for my chance to PH and most likely mavic is one of my equiptments. This video is very informative and thumbs up for the god work.
Thank u Henjo 😊
Ledanne hey did you use a local SIM card to fly your drone and did you have any issues with the connection? Love the vids
I did use the GLOBE sim and signed up for unlimited data, fortunately I didn’t have any issues
Ledanne thanks heaps is that the local Phillipines sim? Globe?
Guess what, kabayan? You've just had a new subscriber. ❤
Hi Ms. Ledanne, great vlog you got here! Thanks for the info above! I got this recent update August 2017 from another vlogger: "Greetings from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines! Please be informed that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and this Authority had a discussion regarding the importation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or commonly known as drones, to the Philippines. During the discussion, both government agencies agreed that AUTHORIZATION for the importation of drones to the Philippines is no longer required."
BTW, I'm a Photographer as well, and I am from Paranaque (Airport area) too! I saw one of your vlog :)
i am so glad i came across your video. i am going to cebu this april. i hope things havent changed since your video post. i tried to email caap through their website but there was an error. i will try again
Amazing video, very informative
Hi! Thank you! Sorry for the super late reply 😅
Awesome and informative video. Love from india.
Thank you...for the info...
I have entered PI with a P3 last year and a Mavic this year with no problems.
Keep battery in drone and spare batteries should be wrapped in clear plastic wrap first covering the contacts then stowed in carry on. If you have any information or documents about proper safe battery procedures, carry in the case with drone and batteries for proof. I bought the Mavic because ease of travel, those carry on overhead bins are quiet small. My P3 just barely fit, so you better be at airport gate early so you get an overhead compartment.
Good Info. Thanks
My dad’s friend said he check in the drone so it is easier not to get stopped by customs just bring the batteries with you. So i think that is even a safer route considering I’m going to the Philippines this summer
hi Ledanne ...yes you help me thru your information more power to you...April 27, 2020
Hi! Thank you! Sorry for the super late reply 😅
If you go from Manila to Cebu with hand carry back pack of 3DR Solo will they allow you at domestic airport?
What if you fly the bigger size like the 550 and 680 tarot.
Thank you for making this video. My wife just today bought me the mavic pro fly more combo and we are planning to visit her family in cainta rizal Philippines and i was trying to find an answer about bring my drone to the ph and you answered it. I live in new jersey and me being new to drones, i would like to know any advice you might have to someone like me. Thank you in advance
Salamat for your tips! We are going to be visiting CDO and Cebu in July. How is the WiFI interference in the cities as well as GPS availability in the "province" areas?
Hi, I am a 15yr old boy and I want to fly the Phantom 3pro and I want to shoot 4k but my worries are the securities and because of this I not comfortable if I can use a large drone, because smaller drones has no 4k and I want to know I can use the Phantom 3 pro in shooting travel des or in beaches or mountains. So can I?
Do you have to pack your battery inside lipo safe bag?
Hi Ledanne. Thanks for this, really helpful as im flying there next month and taking my mavic with me. Quick question, did you have many issues with getting GPS signal all the time or was it quick easy?
Tank you merci
LiPo batteries are a concern on airplanes more than the drone itself. Batteries should be less than 50% charged, and if possible they should be in flame proof LiPo bags. I would never put batteries in my checked luggage since airlines are notorious for abusing luggage (if a battery got damaged during their abuse it could burst into flames.) I think the safety precautions we have here in the U.S. are fairly universal, like not flying over crowds of people, not flying over moving vehicles, don't harass wildlife, etc. But it's best to check the rules for where you're going to be flying; like before Aug 1st 2017 flying a camera drone in Sweden required a special "surveillance" license. And countries like Canada is basically a giant no-fly zone (there are few places you can legally fly there.) Most countries don't allow drones in national parks.
oh wow I didn't know about Canada and I'm planning to visit soon, now I have to see where I can fly my drone 😅
Canada's drone laws are made by people that know absolutely nothing about drones, and are based on hysteria and fake news (like drones hitting manned aircraft, though there is no "proof" this has ever happened.)
Ledanne I’m from Calgary Alberta Canada and love to fly drone. It’s a big no no here to fly in almost anywhere like City parks and National parks. Use AirMap app. Btw what app did you use in Philippines? (Huber?) thanks
Hi Ledanne! "What does "asking permission to local authority mean? Do I need to go to the town hall for permission? Or do I need only the permission of the owner of the propety? Thank you for your answer!
Hi Mr. Peti, I would ask the owner of the property first if it's a private owned.
For me flying the drone I had at the time (P3 standard, March 2017)... I had no issues in the PH.... That was THE bag they wanted scanned at customs in Cebu.... but it wasnt a hassle..... and otherwise no issues. I mostly filmed in Dumaguete and Mountain View in Cebu.... no hassles or problems EXCEPT in NYC when I was leaving they checked it for explosives... or at least I think. Drone got me the "special" line... haha.
lol, hopefully it was faster line
Where can i keep my mavic while im having dinner or not flying? Is there a place to lock it up at hotel?
Some perks owning a drone i guess. Thanks for sharing.
I am flying back to philippines this december-january. My drone is the dji p3 4k. The only places i am flying are bohol and palawan. You didnt have problems at NAIA airport with your drones even without permit? Hope for your immediate response
hI! can u make a video on how u get to travel ? what is your job in order to do so??
Where to leave the drone when not flying so its not stolen while staying at hotel?
Hi Ledanne, can u specify who did you send email within CAAP? I sent email like this two times to few different persons from CAAP email list, and didn't get any response. So maybe I chose not the right people?
I will just use it for my personal/hobby purposes. Thank you 😎
last time I checked, you don't have to get a permit
Ledanne thank Danne
np, Have a safe trip and have fun.
Hi Danne,do you edit your drone videos to your iPad Pro?cause I'm having problem editing & can't even play or watch them on my iPad Pro.any advice will much appreciated.Thank you😊😊😊
+nitsisa71 I use my Macbook Pro. Is your drone videos are 4k? Maybe (i'm not 100% sure) your iPad Pro can't process the 4k qualities yet, or the format is not compatible.
My brother went to Philippines and brought my Mavic pro in the province area and also in Cebu city he was going to bring my inspire one I told him is too big caring it around..
+AJ Alvarez Dang! Thats a big drone, did he had any trouble bringing it?
Hi Ledanne, thanks for making these vids, they help out!
One question, how do you pack your batteries? I have 6 spare batteries for DJI spark and I just don't want any problems when I go to the philippines.
Hi Victor, Thank you for watching. you can use Fireproof Lipo Battery Safe Portable Bag for Storage and Charging (see ink) is actually a requirement in taking batteries on a plane. amzn.to/2xvleff
True
What happen if we bring a drone like phantom 4 . I'll be a phohibited in the airport of the phillipines .? I am a filipino cetizen but i dont know if it is true or not that the drones are prohibited in the airport. there's a lot of rumors that those who bring drones in philippines end up confiscated by the customs. I just want to make sure if it is OK to bring a drone like phantom 4 pro because i dont want to make my money trash...i hope you can help me.
But if it doesn't have an camera?
Do i need any licensing to bring it to the Philippine?
How long did u have to wait to get the permit??
Hye ledanne, tq for ur info. this week, i will be in boracay with my wife. still considering your opinion as i have dji P4P and dji spark. easier to carry, of coz dji spark. but for time n quality, P4P the one. still considering...
Where did you fly your drone most of the time?
Salamat po
I told him bring the Mavic pro and spark instead he wants to bring the big drone the inspire one..he's crazy 😜
In regards to private property,their property,are only their house and lot,the airspace are public property execept those are restricted airspace and I know thar coz that's indicated in my charts.
Do you have the email address for the CAAP?
Hi Ledanne! i will be buying dji spark next year 2018 before going to Philippines from California. first time with drone so am asking do i need to register the drone on the dji app before i leave back to the philippines? i looked into all the comments here and you said just say to the TSA that its for personal purpose and or hobby. thank you so much. hope to hear back from you promptly.
Hi Jon, here's the link from FAA www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/fly_for_fun/
It said "You don't need permission from the FAA to fly your UAS under the Special Rule for Model Aircraft, but you must always fly safely. You may elect to register your UAS to help in the recovery of lost equipment."
There's new rules that you don't have to register but you still can if you want. If the TSA ask you, you can say it's personal use. The Spark is rrally small, you probably won't have any problem with it. Usually the big drones that they have questions. I hope this help. And good luck on your vacation! Fly safe and enjoy 😊
Ledanne. so its ok then not to register because i will be using it in the philippines and not here that much. thanks
Thanks for sharing tips for drone i like they way explain but please help me to find that app u were suggesting im unable to find ur new subscriber 😍
Do I need to get permission bringing my P4 P?can I get the link for the CAA?Thank you
+nitsisa71 are you doing it for a hobby or commercially?
Hello, Ledanne. "Philippines" is pronounced as FI-LIP-PEENS". Thank you for the informative video.
Hahahaha
You quite obviously have never been to the Philippines or heard their accent. They pronounce it Pilippines over there. So you are being a bit disrespectful. Just saying.
Let me be clear, will we get harassed or have our drone taken away at customs at the airport
No. If your drone is for recreational purposes less than 2KG then you're good. Other than that, you need to have a license.
They shouldn’t take your drone away or get harrassed at the airport
please help! I can't find the email address @caap.gov.ph, i browse through their website over and over.
Hi, what is the email address in Philippines you send your inquiry for bringing your drone? Thanks
Drone Flying Permit here in the Philippines is only needed for Commercial Drones and Commercial use, for instance, if you will use the footages for National Geographic channel, Discovery Channel, Hollywood Movie etc., but so long as it's just your vacation footages, CZcams Footages, It's fine so long as you stay away from Military Bases (the! Are you "Agent Ethan Hunt" spying on Us?), Animal Sanctuaries (They don't want to disturb the bats, birds or other prehistoric flying beast or dinosaurs in there. And of course, airports, since the radio frequencies could interfere with the aircraft (Or your drone might collide with landing airplanes or ufos, etc.)
Good afternoon
I would like to ask how to get permission to carry and fly drones in philiphines especially in manila city and boracay island, because i plan to holiday to philippine early in june. Please help me
Erick Rustan as long as its for personal use you dont need a permit. If for commercial use yes you need to register the drone. Check www.caap.gov.ph. Some basic rules tho, no night flight or flying on too crowded areas, schools, markets and government facilities. Our country has more acceptable drone rules than other countries :)
keith russell atienza oohh okk thank you
Hello all, just wanna share this that i have the word from UAV internationals that Philippines do not require drone permit at this moment (i am typing this message on december 16, 2017) . UAV internationals confirmed it with CAAP. Safe flights to everyone
Hi Leanne, I am bringing my spark to the Philippines. My questions are the following; 1) do I need a wifi connections to fly my drone , If do how do I get One? 2) Do I need to do anything with the remote control and to the drone itself before I fly it? Thank you. Art
1. You don’t need wifi to fly it, but if you want you can buy a prepaid sim card and do unlimited data for about $20-30/month as long as you have unlock phone.
2. Just make sure you have the cable to connect your phone to the remonte control, spark didn’t have that included so you have to buy it separately. For the drone just have xtra batteries, make sure it’s up to date for the software and calibrated properly.
Good luck! 😊
Hover has a very very low review Rate. Only 1.6. Might pay to look for a better app.
Thanks for the info..,we are getting ready to go back to Phils and will be bringing one small drone for personal use non-commercial drone so no need for licensing issue....and I’m going to the province. Where none of your safety concerns are affected...but thnx for the info....btw...I subbed so pls hope you return the favor....thnx again....
Gwapo..ang drone Peru mahal
Are you a Filipina ?
Hi, yes I am!
Do you have to register your drone in the Philippines?
Hello Leanne, I will like too bring you back to the states, you're so beautiful......
Hi! Thank you! Sorry for the super late reply 😅
@@Ledanne3yrs later and youre still beautiful ❤
@knightrider3766 Thank you!
@@Ledanne ill pay for your plane ticket...we can watch the ball drop on new-years...
😂 Thank you but I’m happily married
Is anyone renting a drone in the Philippines?
+imad hadri im not sure
imad hadri yes, a phoyographer who doest hv drone for wedding footage.;)
Deaf po,,, if you don't mind me asking?? sorry if I'm wrong🙏😂
Hi, Deaf po?
Don’t hide your accent
I wish I can hide my accent