Corporate & Business Drone Registration Thailand 2026: Documents & Rules
Private companies, media organizations, film studios, construction contractors, and real estate survey firms in Thailand that own and operate drones for commercial purposes must register the drone under a corporate name, which involves documents and legal procedures that differ from registration under an individual's name.Corporate / Juristic Person
Taking a drone out to fly for hire, to earn income, or to support a business counts as commercial use under CAAT's definition, which may require additional registration as an unmanned aircraft operator. Read the details in the article. Flying drones commercially in Thailand: what permissions do you need?
1. Documents required to register a drone in a company's name
- Company Certificate: Certified copy not older than 3 months, signed by an authorized director and stamped with the company seal.
- VAT Certificate (ภ.พ.20 / ภ.พ.09): ภพ.20, the company's VAT registration certificate
- Copy of the ID card of the authorized signing director: With a power of attorney (if any)
- Company Designated Pilot Authorization Letter: Name the company pilot who will fly the drone, along with a copy of the pilot's ID card.
- Receipt / tax invoice for the drone purchased under the company name: Together with the serial numbers of the drone and remote controller
Common mistakes when preparing juristic-person documents
Frequent reasons for rejection: a company certificate certified more than 3 months ago, forgetting to affix the company seal, an insurance policy issued in a director's personal name instead of the juristic person's name, and a drone purchase receipt that does not match the company name. See the full document checklist at Documents required for NBTC and CAAT drone registration
Document comparison: natural person vs juristic person
| Topic | Natural person | Juristic person (company) |
|---|---|---|
| Identity verification documents | Signed certified copy of the national ID card | Company certification not older than 3 months + ภพ.20 (VAT registration certificate) + ID card of an authorized director. |
| Drone pilot | The registration applicant flies it themselves | Letter of appointment of the company's drone operator + copy of the pilot's ID card |
| Proof of purchase | Receipt/tax invoice in the applicant's name | Receipt under the company name + Serial Number of the drone and remote controller |
| Third-party insurance | Policy in the applicant's name, no less than 1 million baht. | Policy in the company's name, no less than 1 million baht. |
2. Drone Insurance for Legal Entities
The third-party liability insurance policy must name the insured party as , with third-party liability coverage of no less than 1,000,000 baht, in accordance with CAAT requirements.Name of the Company Limited / Public Company Limited
Recommended insurance coverage for commercial work
The law sets a minimum of 1,000,000 THB per occurrence, but RRCT recommends coverage of 5–10 million THB for high-risk commercial work, and the policy must clearly state that commercial use is covered. Compare insurance types at Third-party drone insurance vs. hull insurance — how are they different?
3. Steps to register a drone under a company name (NBTC + CAAT)
- Prepare the pilot license: Pilots appointed by the company must first hold a valid personal drone pilot license.
- Arrange insurance in the company's name: Coverage of no less than 1,000,000 baht, with the insured named as the juristic person (legal entity).
- File with NBTC via AnyRegis: At anyregis.nbtc.go.th, select the คท.30 form — fee 214 THB (VAT included).
- Submit to CAAT via the UAS Portal: at uasportal.caat.or.th, attaching the company documents, the insurance policy, and the NBTC proof. Read the license details in the article. What is CAAT drone registration and why you need a pilot license
- Awaiting approval: The NBTC usually takes a few days, while the CAAT may take several weeks.
- Request area permission when taking on actual jobs: Flying in community zones or restricted areas requires written permission from the area owner.
4. Penalties if the company violates the regulations
Flying commercially without authorization carries heavier penalties than personal flying. On the NBTC side, up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to 100,000 baht; on the CAAT side, up to 1 year in prison or a fine of up to 40,000 baht, and your license may be permanently revoked. See the full penalty table in the article. Penalties and fines for flying a drone without registration in Thailand
Want to register a drone under your company name with proper tax invoices?
RRCT provides corporate drone registration services and can issue legally valid receipts and VAT invoices (VAT 7%), completing all NBTC + CAAT filings for you.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The company has bought a drone but has no in-house pilot yet — can it register in the company's name?
The company's pilots must first hold a valid personal drone pilot license, so pilots should be appointed accordingly, together with a letter of appointment of the drone operator and a copy of the pilot's ID card.
If the authorized director is unavailable, can they grant a power of attorney to an employee or agent to file on their behalf?
Yes — using a power of attorney together with a copy of the authorized director's ID card, along with company documents that are fully signed and stamped, or you can have RRCT handle everything on your behalf.
How much coverage must drone insurance taken out in a company's name have?
The legal minimum under CAAT is 1,000,000 baht per incident. The policy must name the company as the insured, not the director's personal name. For high-risk commercial work, 5–10 million baht is recommended.
Paying for the service under a company name — can I get a tax invoice?
Yes. RRCT issues legally valid receipts and VAT tax invoices (VAT 7%) for corporate customers.
How long does registration under a company name take?
The NBTC usually takes just a few days when documents are complete, while the CAAT may take around 15–20 business days, so you should file in advance before accepting jobs.