Drones Held at Airports or Borders

The officer will tell you why the drone is being held and, where possible, give you a chance to put things right, for example by making the required declaration, getting the missing approval or arranging to take the drone out of the country.

You will receive a copy of the Confiscation Receipt Form listing your drone, its accessories and the reason. No drone may be confiscated without one, so keep it safe.

Your drone is tagged and kept in a secure store. Unclaimed drones are normally kept for 30 days (90 days for high-value items) before they can be disposed of.

You may appeal in writing to the Director General of TCAA within 14 days. The Director General decides within 21 days.