Regulation Tracker
Where every rule stands,
in every market.
The regulatory status of commercial drone delivery across the markets that matter — BVLOS, autonomy, night operations and cross-border flight.
Regulatory status reflects DDG’s research from publicly available sources including official authority publications, regulatory filings and announcements. Regulatory frameworks change — always verify against the relevant authority before making operational decisions. Research period: 2024–2025.
Status key
Approved
In Trial
Pending
Not permitted
Waiver-based
| Market | BVLOS | Autonomy | Night Ops | Cross-border | Authority | Framework |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USAUnited States |
Waiver-based | Pending | Permitted | No | FAA | Part 107 |
GBRUnited Kingdom |
In Trial | No | Permitted | No | CAA UK | CAP 722 |
EUREuropean Union |
In Trial | Pending | In Trial | U-space | EASA | EU 2021/664 |
JPNJapan |
Approved | In Trial | Permitted | No | MLIT | Level 4 · 2022 |
AUSAustralia |
Approved | No | Permitted | No | CASA | Part 101 |
CHNChina |
Approved | Approved | Permitted | No | CAAC | UAV Regs |
RWARwanda |
Approved | Approved | Permitted | Approved | RCAA | National |
IREIreland |
Approved | No | In Trial | EU U-space | IAA | EASA Specific |
CHESwitzerland |
Approved | No | In Trial | No | FOCA | EASA-aligned |
SGPSingapore |
Approved | In Trial | In Trial | No | CAAS | OAS |
CANCanada |
In Trial | No | In Trial | Pending | Transport Canada | CARs Part IX |
INDIndia |
In Trial | No | No | No | DGCA | Drone Rules 2021 |
BRABrazil |
Pending | No | Pending | No | ANAC | RBAC E-94 |
Data sourced from public authority publications, regulatory filings and official announcements.
Research period 2024–2025. Regulatory status changes frequently — verify directly with the relevant authority before making operational or investment decisions.
USA BVLOS status reflects the Part 107 Section 107.200 waiver process as of research date; rulemaking for a standing BVLOS framework was ongoing.
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