One of the professional tourism chat rooms in Turkey published a warning for travelers: the authorities of the Cappadocia region have introduced large fines for those who use drones for photo and video filming.
The measure also applies to tourists. Those who do not approve of the launch of the drone will have to pay 16 thousand Turkish liras.
By the way, to import a drone weighing more than 0.5 kg into Turkey, it is necessary to obtain permission in advance from the Turkish National Civil Aviation Authority – DGCA. You can apply for a permit online on the department’s website. To bring a lighter quadcopter, you do not need to apply to the DGCA, but you must be prepared to present it at customs.
Restrictions on drone flights in Cappadocia appear to be due to the region’s popularity of hot air balloon flights over historical sites. “Extra” aircraft in the air can create a safety hazard.