Do I need a permit to fly a drone at the Nine Arch Bridge?

Flying a drone anywhere in Sri Lanka, even around the Nine Arch Bridge, is legal only if you get prior approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and the Ministry of Defence.

Even with these strict rules, plenty of tourists end up flying anyway, without permits, and it makes the local sky feel noisy and crowded. Still, local police sometimes run quick crackdowns. If you fly without documents, you can face serious fines and the instant confiscation of your costly equipment.