UAE Expands Regulatory Oversight of Drone Communications with New TDRA Framework

The UAE’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has released Version 3.0 of its Regulations for Unmanned Aircraft Radio Systems, updating the regulatory framework governing the use of radio frequencies for drones and other unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The regulations, dated 1 June 2026, establish the technical and licensing requirements for operating unmanned aircraft radio systems in the country while aligning with the UAE’s telecommunications and civil aviat