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Updated December 5, 2025

Civil Aeronautics Administration

The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) under Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications regulates drone design, manufacturing, registration, operation, and airspace integration under the Civil Aviation Act. Key functions include issuing inspection certificates, flight permits, and operator licenses for unmanned aircraft.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Civil Aeronautics Administration

Full Name

Civil Aeronautics Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Republic of China

Established

1947

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

TW

Alternative Names

Taiwan CAA, 交通部民用航空局

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

County/city governments may define local drone flight zones and times outside nationwide restrictions
Foreign-registered drones can be validated by CAA for operations in Taiwan
No operations in prohibited/restricted zones or above 400ft AGL without approval
Flights limited to daylight VLOS only, no flights over crowds or at night without exemptions
Institutional operators must procure liability insurance per Article 93 standards
CAA regularly updates guidance documents, NOTAM procedures, and compliance manuals

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
Civil Aviation Act Chapter 9-2REG-1March 31, 2020
CAA Drone Operational GuidelinesREG-2March 31, 2020

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

TW

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Civil Aeronautics Administration

Last updated: December 5, 2025