With reference to instructions regarding Drone Restriction acceptance received from Manager of Governmental Affairs of Abu-Dhabi Airports stating that
Passenger heading to UAE Airports and in possession of drones shall get initial approval (inserted below) before their entry admission otherwise the drone item will be hold by Airport Customs until being finished ,
Otherwise , if permission not being completed during passenger stay the drone can be collected from Customs upon departure from UAE .
https://www.moiat.gov.ae/en/services/issue-product-status-statement-for-drones
Brought for your further circulation to passengers heading to DXB, AUH & SHJ to be aware in case holding drones .