Drones border searches,Russia and Stans.
 

Guys what's the general consensus regarding border checks and having Drones in Russia and Stans,any storys or problems?Cheers

This is on a bike probably?
I am not sure how well they check bikers (not because bikes, but because they are guys travelling alone)
We travelled as a family with a campervan, with the drone somewhere in the back. Checks were usually very light, only open a few cupboards. But that is if you are travelling with a family.
Drone into Russia should be allowed, but the local customs guys may think otherwise.

However, Uzbekistan is the worst. There have now been several stories of people who literally had to break their drone at the border on command of the customs guys, to be able to cross the border.
With us, they did not see the drone. But I also did not use the drone in Uzbekistan.

Mmm,breaking up an expensive drone would leave a sour taste in anyones mouth. I may do more research on this,I would of thought it might be a regular quiry on this site as so many people are using drones these days. Certainly harder to hide on a bike.Perhaps buy a cheaper drone and risk it..

Or, buy a drone in Dushanbe (check if possible) or Bishkek or Almaty (defintely possible, many shops)