Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
The Republic of Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) is the principal government body responsible for national policies on land, infrastructure, transport, and civil aviation. Its authority covers regulation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), approval of drone operations, establishment of safety management systems for commercial drone delivery (K-drone), and coordination with research institutes and local governments on drone demonstration projects.
Regulator Overview
Basic information about Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT)
KR
MOLIT, 국토교통부
Key Facts
- K-drone Delivery Project supports drone logistics to islands and parks with real-time flight monitoring
- Designates "Drone Special Free Zones" nationwide to pilot relaxed regulations
- Safety management systems integrated with Korea Transportation Safety Authority
- CE-mark classification analogous to EU classes for risk-based categorisation
- Requires VLOS, EVLOS, and BVLOS operational permissions based on flight type
- Coordinates with research institutes and local governments on drone demonstration projects
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
grams
Distance
meters
Altitude
meters
Speed
Not specified
Regulations
Key drone regulations and requirements
Aviation Safety Act
Primary legislation governing drone operations including registration and operator authorisation procedures
View SourceK-drone Delivery Guidelines (2024)
MOLIT guidelines for K-drone delivery pilots and service providers
View SourceOfficial Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
KR
Region
National
Type
National
Updated
8/20/2025
Contact Information
How to reach Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Weight Thresholds
Drone weight categories and associated requirements
| Weight | Category | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 249 grams (g) | License Category 1 | Required |
| 250+ grams (g) | Registration Required | Required |
| 250 - 2000 grams (g) | License Category 2 | Required |
| 2001 - 25000 grams (g) | License Category 3 | Required |
| 25001+ grams (g) | License Category 4 | Required |