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Baku is an oil-rich city that is somewhat off the beaten track but is worth visiting because it has a history dating back many centuries. This gives it a unique amalgamation of old and new, with buildings dating back more than 800 years overshadowed by new high-rises and interesting structures from its Soviet era.
There are only 10 countries in Asia that allow travellers to use camera drones without a permit. In about 20 others, the process of acquiring permits ranges from relatively easy to extremely hard. In many others, recreational flying of drones is banned. Even in countries where drones are permitted, there are many no-fly zones and regulations that have to be followed. Penalties for breaching drone laws can be heavy fines or even imprisonment. This article summarises where you can and cannot fly drones in Asia.
