Updated August 5, 2026
Civil Aviation Authority Israel
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) regulates unmanned aircraft systems in Israeli airspace. Recreational operators must register their drone, pass an online CAAI knowledge test, and comply with operational limits including 50 m maximum altitude and 2 km airport exclusion zones. Commercial operations require additional licensing.
Overview
Full name
Civil Aviation Authority Israel
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
IL
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Recreational operators must pass CAAI online knowledge test (minimum age 12)
Maximum altitude 50 m AGL for recreational operations
2 km exclusion from airports; 250 m from people and buildings
DronesIL CAAI app provides official no-fly zone maps
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
IL
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026