Taipei: Drone sellers in Taiwan will be required to register and clearly label key product information before selling new models from Monday, according to Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA). In a news release issued on Sunday, the CAA stated that sellers who fail to comply with registration or labeling obligations will face fines ranging from NT$10,000 to NT$1.5 million (US$318 to US$47,751).

According to Focus Taiwan, manufacturers are required to upload details, including brand and model, maker information, maximum takeoff weight, cybersecurity test results, National Communications Commission (NCC) radio certification, and inspection documents to the CAA’s drone management information system. This information must also be printed on the drone and its packaging, the CAA explained.

The agency further indicated that drone importers and agents of foreign brands must adhere to International Trade Administration (ITA) rules by using Import Regulation Code 617, a new classification, for remote-controlled drones starting Monday. Drones with a maximum takeoff weight of 2 kilograms or more must present CAA approval when going through customs, while lighter models require prior authorization from Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI).

Additionally, individuals who build their own drones are also obligated to register them. The CAA emphasized that these requirements stem from amendments to Taiwan’s drone laws announced in November 2024.