Updated August 5, 2026
Civil Aeronautics Administration Taiwan
The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) of Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications regulates remotely piloted aircraft under the Civil Aviation Act. Drones over 250 g must be registered via the Remote Control UAV Management Information System (drone.caa.gov.tw). Operations are limited to 400 ft (120 m) AGL, daylight hours, and visual line of sight.
Overview
Full name
Civil Aeronautics Administration Taiwan
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
TW
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Registration required for drones over 250 g; government/school/legal entity drones always registered
Operator permit required for drones over 2 kg
Business Operation Certificate required for commercial operations
Max altitude 400 ft AGL; daylight operations only; VLOS mandatory
Foreign operators must apply for CAA approval before flying
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
TW
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026