Korea drone no-fly zone map
Check the spot before you fly: restrictions, temporary flight bans and weather for any point from Seoul to Jeju.
- Free
- No sign-up
- No ads
The developer does not represent the Government of the Republic of Korea and is not affiliated with any government agency. The app does not grant flight permissions.
How it looks
These are screenshots, not a working map.
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Weather and sun for the point -
Zones near the point: altitude and validity -
Map with flight zones -
Layers and legend -
Weather and sun for the point -
Map with flight zones -
Layers and legend
How it works
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Pick a place
Search for an address or drop a point on the map. You can also check a circle around it: 100, 250 or 500 m.
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See what applies there
No-fly zones, airports, parks, heritage sites and temporary bans: at what altitude and until when.
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Find out what to file
The answer takes your drone, altitude, time of day and filming into account and tells you whether you need a permit. Applications go through Drone One-Stop.
Abbreviations and terms
- P and R
- Prohibited and restricted areas of airspace.
- CTR and ATZ
- Control zone and aerodrome traffic zone: the airspace around airports and airfields.
- NOTAM
- A notice from AIM Korea about a temporary restriction or ban. The app shows its altitudes, validity and original text.
- VLOS and BVLOS
- Flying within and beyond visual line of sight.
- 비행승인 and 항공촬영
- Flight approval and aerial filming permit. The names stay in Korean: applications are filed under them.
Get the app
Free, with no sign-up and no ads. In English, Russian and Korean. The iPhone version is coming soon.
Where the data comes from
The data is a snapshot taken on the stated date, not a live feed from the authority.
- 국토교통부 / V-Worldupdated daily
- AIM Koreaupdated every 10 minutes
- OpenStreetMaplive requests
- NAVER maplive SDK basemap
More about the sources
| Source | What we take | License or basis |
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| 국토교통부 / V-World | Aviation zones, aerodromes, national parks, cultural heritage sites | KOGL Type 4 (zones), Type 1 (heritage) |
| AIM Korea | Active and upcoming NOTAMs | Aeronautical information publication |
| OpenStreetMap | Place search and auxiliary geography | ODbL 1.0, © OpenStreetMap contributors |
| NAVER map | Basemap inside the app, place and address search (Local Search, Geocoding) | Official NAVER SDK, terms of service |
Snapshot dates are read from the published data manifests. The full list of third-party materials and license texts is in the license notices.
Limits of applicability
The app helps you prepare an application, but it does not grant permissions and does not replace Drone One-Stop. Private and local restrictions are not in the data; only the authority gives the final answer.
Official Drone One-Stop serviceWhat the app does not do
- Does not replace Drone One-Stop비행승인 and 항공촬영 applications are filed and reviewed only in the official service. The app is preparation for the application.
- Private and local restrictions are not shownLandowner rules, municipal orders, park administration and police instructions are not in the data.
- NOTAMs without explicit geometry are not drawnIf a message has no coordinates and radius, it appears in the list as text, not as a shape on the map.
- Park and protection zone boundaries are simplifiedNear the boundary itself a divergence from the official outline is unavoidable. Verify against the source.
- The data is a snapshot, not a live channel of the authorityThe situation may have changed between the snapshot and your check. Only the authority gives the final answer.
Closed testing
The app is not publicly available yet
Closed testing is a Google Play mode where the app can be installed only by people on a pre-assembled list. It exists to verify the data and procedures on real routes before publication.
The install link arrives after your address is added to the participant list.
What we need from you
- A Google account and an Android device
- Write to us from that same Google account
- Check a few points you know well and compare with the official source
- Tell us where the data diverges or the wording is unclear
Opens an email to support@dronezone.kr. There is no payment and no obligation; you can leave at any time.
Questions
Is the app free?
Yes. Installing and using it costs nothing: there are no paid features, no subscription and no ads, and you do not need an account.
Does my drone need a permission?
It depends on the aircraft mass, the place, the altitude, the time of day and whether you film. The app shows which zones the point touches and which procedures they usually involve: 비행승인, 항공촬영 or registration. The decision is made by the authority on a Drone One-Stop application, and only its answer has legal force.
What does 4종 mean?
It is one of the categories into which Korea divides drones by maximum take-off mass; each has its own paperwork and operator requirements. The app suggests which category and which procedure most likely apply to your case. The exact conditions are with 국토교통부 and Drone One-Stop.
Why does the app not grant permissions?
Because it is a reference tool, not a government service. The developer does not represent the Government of the Republic of Korea and is not affiliated with any government agency. The app answers about zones and procedures; the authority reviews the application.
Where do the NOTAMs come from?
From AIM Korea publications. The app stores a snapshot and refreshes it on a schedule, showing the original message text, altitudes and validity period. Messages without explicit geometry are not drawn on the map and stay in the list as text.
What happens to my coordinates?
The point check runs on the device itself: the coordinates of the point and of your location are not sent to our server. The network carries place search queries and the NOTAM, weather forecast and zone snapshot downloads, and the NAVER SDK loads the map for the visible area like any map does. No account is needed, no check history is kept, and there are no analytics or third-party trackers. Details are in the privacy policy.
Will there be an iOS version?
Yes. The iPhone version is built and Apple is reviewing it now. When it is out on the App Store, the link will appear on this page. We can't promise a date: it depends on Apple's review.
Does the app work offline?
Partly. The zone snapshot and cultural heritage data are stored in the app, so a point can be checked offline too, but the answer is marked “Incomplete check”: NOTAMs, the weather forecast and place search come only from the network, and NAVER loads the base map for the visible area. The app has a weather forecast for the point and a reminder before sunset; there is no flight log and no application filing: applications go through Drone One-Stop.
Guides
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