Rules and Regulations in Nepal for the use of Drones:
It’s illegal to operate a drone in Nepal. But with official papers and permits, one can easily fly a drone.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has set some rules regarding the use of drones. Operators must ensure that they follow the following rules/ laws issued by the Nepal Government:
- You must first apply for and receive permission from the Civil Aviation Authority before flying a drone.
- You cannot fly your drone over people or crowds of people.
- Respect others’ privacy when flying your drone, there have been reports of locals not appreciating drones flying near them.
- You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions.
- Do not fly your drone over military installations, power plants or other areas that could cause concern among the local authorities.
- Do not fly your drone near airports or in any area where aircraft are operating.
Process obtaining a permit to fly a drone in Nepal:
- First of all, you should take the permission letter from the municipality of the place that you want to fly a drone.
- Second, you need to take a recommendation letter from the CDO office. The CDO office will give the recommendation letter only after getting the permission letter from the municipality.
- Then the police headquarters of the places that you want to fly your drone over will give you a security clearance letter or even provide security in those areas, if necessary.
- Then with the security clearance letter and all the documents listed above, you should submit the documents to the CAAN.
You do not need to pay money to get the permit to fly drones. The above-mentioned process will take 3 days in total.
Where to Buy DJI Drones in Nepal?
If you are willing to buy any of the DJI drones in Nepal, you can get it from Oliz Store. The store has been selling the DJI drones for quite some time now. Lately, these UAVs are also in the store of Electronics Pasal and SmarkDoko. So if you are considering to get the device, you can check the shelf of Electronics Pasal and SmartDoko as well.
What are the price of DJI Drones in Nepal?
Let’s get to the features and price of every model of DJI drones officially available in Nepal.
DJI Tello Boost Combo
Aircraft | Weight | 80g |
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) | 213mm | |
Maximum Ascent Speed | 3 m/s (S – mode) 2 m/s (P – mode) 2 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) | |
Maximum Descent Speed | 2 m/s (S – mode[1]) 1.5 m/s (P – mode) 1 m/s (Wi-Fi mode) | |
Maximum Speed | 68.4 kph (S – mode) 28.8 kph (P – mode & Wi-Fi mode) | |
Maximum Flight Time | 13 minutes | |
GPS Mode | Built-in GPS | |
Camera | Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS; Effective pixels:12 MP |
Lens | FOV (Field Of View) 85° (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 | |
ISO Range | 100-3200 (video); 100-1600 (photo) | |
Shutter Speed | 8s -1/8000s | |
Image Max Size | 4:3 4056 x 3040
16:9 4056 x 2280
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Still Photography Modes | Single Shot
Burst Shooting: 3/5/7 shots
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5
Bracketed Frames at 0.7EV Bias
Time-lapse
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Video Recording Modes | 4K Ultra HD: 3840 × 2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2720 × 1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920 × 1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p HD: 1280 × 720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p | |
SD Card | Supports up to 128GB | |
Photo | JPEG, DNG | |
Video | MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) | |
Mobile App Required | No apps required | |
Live View Quality | Remote Controller: 720p@30fps Smart Device: 720p@30fps DJI Goggles: 720p@30fps | |
Required Operating Systems | iOS v9.0 or later Android v4.4 or later | |
Price | Rs. 19,460 |
DJI Mavic Mini
Aircraft
| Takeoff Weight | 249 g |
Diagonal Distance (Including Propellers) | 213 mm | |
Maximum Ascent Speed | 4 m/s (S-Mode) 2 m/s (P-Mode) 1.5 m/s (C-Mode) | |
Maximum Descent Speed | 3 m/s (S-Mode) 1.8 m/s (P-Mode) 1 m/s (C-Mode) | |
Maximum Speed | 13 m/s (near sea level, no wind) | |
Maximum Flight Time | 30 minutes | |
GPS Mode | Built-in GPS + GLONASS | |
Camera
| Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS; Effective pixels:12 MP |
Lens | FOV (Field Of View) 83° 24 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 | |
ISO Range | 100-3200 (video) 100-1600 (photo – Auto) 100-3200 (photo – Manual) | |
Shutter Speed | Electronic Shutter: 4-1/8000s | |
Image Max Size | 4:3 – 4000×3000 16:9 – 4000×2250 | |
Still Photography Modes | Single Shot Interval: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s | |
Video Recording Modes | 2.7K: 2720×1530 @25/30p FHD: 1920×1080 @25/30/50/60p | |
Photo Format | JPEG | |
Video Format | MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) | |
Mobile App Required | DJI Fly (iOS v10.0 or higher, Android v6.0 or higher) | |
Price | Rs. 58,000 (Oliz Store)
Rs. 72,000 (Oliz Store)
Mavic Mini Fly More Combo
Rs. 51,900 (SmartDoko)
Rs. 64,990 (SmartDoko)
Mavic Mini Fly More Combo |
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
Aircraft
| Weight | 905 g |
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) | 322 mm | |
Maximum Ascent Speed | 72Kmph | |
Maximum Speed | 45 mph | |
Maximum Flight Time | Approx. 30 minutes | |
GPS Mode | Built-in GPS + GLONASS | |
Camera
| Sensor | 1/2.3” sensor; Effective pixels:12 MP |
Lens | 24-48mm, f/2.8 (24mm) f/3.8 (48mm); 2x optical zoom | |
ISO Range | Video:
100-3200
Photo:
100-1600 (Auto)
100-3200 (Manual)
| |
Shutter Speed | Electronic: 8s -1/8000s | |
Image Max Size | 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 4000×3000 | |
Still Photography Modes | Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval (JPEG: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s RAW:5/7/10/15/20/30/60s) | |
Video Recording Modes | 4K: 3840×2160 (24/25/30 fps)
2.7K: 2688×1512 (24/25/30/48/50/60 fps)
FHD: 1920×1080 (24/25/30/48/50/60/120 fps)
| |
Supported SD Card | Max Capacity: 128GB | |
Photo | JPEG, DNG (RAW), JPEG + DNG | |
Video | MP4/MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; HEVC/H.265) | |
Mobile App Required | DJI GO 4 App | |
Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps | |
Required Operating Systems | iOS 8.0 or later Android 4.1.2 Jellybean or later | |
Price | Rs. 1,85,000 (Oliz Store) |
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
Aircraft
| Weight | 734 g (exclude gimbal cover) 743 g (include gimbal cover) |
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) | 335 mm | |
Maximum Ascent Speed | 5 m/s (in sports mode) | |
Maximum Descent Speed | 3m/s (in sports mode) | |
Maximum Speed | 65KM/HR (Sports mode, without wind) | |
Maximum Flight Time | Approx. 30 minutes | |
GPS Mode | Built-in GPS + GLONASS | |
Camera
| Sensor | 1/2.3” CMOS sensor; Effective pixels:12.35 MP |
Lens | FOV (Field Of View) 78.8° 26 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.2 | |
ISO Range | Video: 100-3200
Photo: 100-1600
| |
Shutter Speed | 8s -1/8000s | |
Image Max Size | 4000×3000 | |
Still Photography Modes | Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5Bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias | |
Video Recording Modes | C4K: 4096×2160 24p 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/96p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p | |
Supported SD Card | Max Capacity: 128GB Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required | |
Photo | JPEG, DNG | |
Video | MP4/MOV (AVC/H.264; HEVC/H.265) | |
Mobile App Required | DJI GO 4 | |
Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps | |
Required Operating Systems | iOS 9.0 or later
Android 4.1.2 or later
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Price | Rs. 187,900 (SmartDoko) Mavic Pro Platinum Fly More Combo |
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Aircraft
| Weight | 907 g |
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) | 344 mm | |
Maximum Speed | 45mph (72KMPH) | |
Maximum Flight Time | Approx. 30 minutes | |
GPS Mode | Built-in GPS + GLONASS | |
Camera
| Sensor | 1” CMOS sensor; Effective pixels:20 MP |
Lens | 77° (Equivalent 24 mm field of view); f/2.8 – f/11; autofocus at 1m – ∞ | |
ISO Range | Video:
100-6400 (Auto)
Photo:
100-3200 (Auto)
100-12800 (Manual)
| |
Shutter Speed | Electronic: 8s -1/8000s | |
Image Max Size | 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 5472 × 3648 | |
Still Photography Modes | Single Shot Burst Shooting: 3/5 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5Bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias Interval: JPEG: 2/3/5/7/10/15/20/30/60s and RAW: 5/7/10/15/20/30/60s. | |
Video Recording Modes | 4k: 3840 × 2160 at 24/25/30p 2.7: 2688 x 1512 at 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920 × 1080 at 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p | |
Supported SD Card | Max Capacity: 128GB | |
Photo | JPEG and DNG (RAW) | |
Video | MP4 / MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265) | |
Mobile App Required | DJI GO 4 | |
Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps | |
Required Operating Systems | iOS 8.0 or later Android 4.1.2 Jellybean or later | |
Price | Rs. 210,000 (Oliz Store)
Rs. 258,000 (Oliz Store)
Mavic 2 Pro Fly More Combo
Rs. 209,465 (SmartDoko)
Rs. 254,970 (SmartDoko)
Mavic 2 Pro + Fly More Kit
Rs. 283,565 (SmartDoko)
Mavic 2 Pro + DJI Goggles RE |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2
Aircraft
| Weight | 1.375kg (with battery & propellers) |
Diagonal Size (Excluding Propellers) | 350 mm | |
Maximum Ascent Speed | 6 m/s (in sports mode) | |
Maximum Descent Speed | 4 m/s (in sports mode) | |
Maximum Speed | 72KM/HR (Sports mode, without wind) | |
Maximum Flight Time | Approx. 30 minutes | |
GPS Mode | Built-in GPS + GLONASS | |
Camera
| Sensor | 1” CMOS sensor; Effective pixels:20M |
Lens | FOV (Field Of View) 84° 8.8 mm/24 mm (35 mm format equivalent) f/2.8 – f/11 auto-focus at 1m to ∞ | |
ISO Range | Video: 100-3200 (Auto) 100-6400 (Manual)Photo: 100-3200 (Auto) 100-12800 (Manual) | |
Shutter Speed | 8s -1/8000s (Electronic) | |
Image Max Size | 5472 x 3648 | |
Still Photography Modes | Single shot Burst shooting: 3/5/7/10/14 frames Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB): 3/5 bracketed frames at 0.7 EV Bias | |
Video Recording Modes | C4K: 4096×2160 24/25/30p 4K: 3840×2160 24/25/30p 2.7K: 2720×1530 24/25/30/48/50/60p FHD: 1920×1080 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p HD: 1280×720 24/25/30/48/50/60/120p | |
Supported SD Card | Max Capacity: 128GB (Class 10 or UHS-1 rating required) | |
Photo | JPEG, DNG (RAW) | |
Video | MP4/MOV (AVC/H.264; HEVC/H.265) | |
Mobile App Required | DJI GO 4 | |
Live View Quality | 720P @ 30fps, 1080P @ 30fps | |
Required Operating Systems | iOS 10.0.0 or later
Android 5.0 or later
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Price | Rs. 2,24,900 (SmartDoko) |
DJI Drones Price in Nepal
DJI Drone Model | Price in Nepal | |
Oliz Store | SmartDoko | |
DJI Tello Boost Combo | – | Rs. 19,460 |
DJI Mavic Mini | Rs. 58,000 | Rs. 51,900 |
DJI Mavic Mini Fly More Combo | Rs. 72,000 | Rs. 64,990 |
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom | Rs. 1,85,000 | – |
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Fly More Combo | – | Rs. 1,87,900 |
DJI Mavic 2 Pro | Rs. 2,10,000 | Rs. 2,09,465 |
DJI Mavic 2 Pro Fly More Combo | Rs. 2,58,000 | Rs. 2,54,970 |
DJI Mavic 2 Pro + DJI Goggles RE | – | Rs. 2,83,565 |
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2 | – | Rs. 2,24,900 |
In most cases, the price of DJI drones has been set quite competitively in Nepal. But before making any purchase decision, make sure that you have the drone flying permit.