How to Import Agricultural Drones to the EAEU: A Step-by-Step Compliance Guide
Commercial import of drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) into the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a highly regulated process.
To legally import drones to the EAEU, importers must comply with TR CU 020/2011 regulation.
However, the union market remains segmented: in addition to the single declaration, each EAEU member state establishes individual import rules and national radio frequency spectrum standards.
1. The Russian Federation
To import civil drones (UAVs, copters, agricultural drones) into the territory of the Russian Federation, it is necessary to obtain three mandatory documents:
1) FSTEC Identification Conclusion
Confirms that the drone is not a dual-use item.
Exception: If the drone is equipped with a thermal imager or a rangefinder capable of calculating target coordinates, a full FSTEC License is required instead of a Conclusion.
2) Radio Frequency Approval (Minpromtorg License)
Drones are classified as radio-electronic equipment (RF devices). The procedure depends on whether the model is listed in the Unified Register of RF Devices and High-Frequency Equipment or Russian Register of RF Devices and High-Frequency Equipment:
- The Unified Register of Radio-Electronic Equipment and High-Frequency Devices (EAEU Register).
- The Register of Radio-Electronic Equipment and High-Frequency Devices Authorized for Import into Russia (Russian Register).
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Model is listed in the Unified Register of RF Devices (EAEU Register) | No Minpromtorg License or official extract is required for import. |
| Model is listed in the Register of RF Devices for Import into Russia (Russian Register) | Obtain an extract from the Register + a Minpromtorg License (no testing required). |
| Model is not listed in the Register of RF Devices for Import into Russia (Russian Register) | Full cycle:
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2. National Requirements Across Other EAEU Member States
| Country | Required Documents & Compliance | Key Import Conditions & Restrictions |
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| BY Belarus |
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• Issued by the Aviation Department of the Ministry of Transport. ⚠️ Strictly banned for individuals: Civilian storage, possession, and private import are entirely illegal. • Corporate drones must be logged electronically via the state UAS system. |
| KZ Kazakhstan |
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• For commercial importers bringing in UAVs exclusively for subsequent local sale, no special import permits are required. • The obligation to register the UAV (from 250 g or equipped with a camera) arises only for the end buyer. |
| KG Kyrgyzstan |
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• Issued by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic following a mandatory dual-use independent expertise. |
| AM Armenia |
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• Handled by the Ministry of Economy of Armenia, acting jointly with the specialized Commission of the Ministry of Defense. |
If you require up-to-date specifications and requirements for importing drones into other regions and countries worldwide, please contact us by email: info@imasimple.com.
The information has been prepared by the IMA Simple team.
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