# Unmanned aerial vehicle violations in Vietnam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/unmanned-aerial-vehicle-violations-in-vietnam > Updated: 2026-09-03T02:01:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Authorities in Vietnam have reported multiple incidents involving unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operating in restricted airspace. In Hanoi, surveillance systems at Noi Bai International Airport detected a drone near the Quang Minh Industrial Park. The operator, identified as Le Quy H., was using the device to monitor factory construction, leading to the seizure of the equipment by law enforcement. In Ho Chi Minh City, police reported 122 flight regulation violations between late August and early September 2026. Authorities have identified 63 wards and communes as no-fly zones and are utilizing digital technology alongside physical patrols to enforce restrictions. The risks of such violations were highlighted by a previous incident involving a lighted kite near Tan Son Nhat International Airport, which forced the suspension of landings and the diversion of 16 flights. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Ho Chi Minh City police report 122 flight regulation violations Ho Chi Minh City police caught 122 flight regulation violators in one week, seizing drones and flycams. Authorities have identified 63 no-fly zone wards to enhance aviation safety. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-police-report-122-flight-regulation-violations ### 2026-08-31: Noi Bai Airport authorities intercept unauthorized drone in no-fly zone Police at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport intercepted an unauthorized DJI drone flying in a restricted zone near Quang Minh Industrial Park, leading to the seizure of the device and legal action. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/noi-bai-airport-authorities-intercept-unauthorized-drone-in-no-fly-zone --- Cite as: Unmanned aerial vehicle violations in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/unmanned-aerial-vehicle-violations-in-vietnam