Updated August 5, 2026
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of South Korea regulates unmanned aircraft under the Aviation Safety Act. Business-use drones or those exceeding 2 kg maximum takeoff weight must be registered with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS) via the Drone One-Stop portal (drone.onestop.go.kr). Flights below 150 m in permitted areas generally do not require separate approval.
Overview
Full name
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
KR
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Registration required for business drones or MTOW >2 kg via Drone One-Stop portal
Max altitude 150 m in permitted areas without special approval
Special flight approval required for controlled/restricted airspace and night operations
Ready to Fly app shows airspace restrictions
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
KR
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026