When does the EU drone regulation apply?
Since 01.01.2021.
Am I allowed to fly higher than 120 metres near an obstacle, e.g. tower, building, chimney or wind turbine? (EU drone regulation)
You may fly higher than 120 metres, provided you are within 50 metres of the obstacle, the...
Does the new EU drone regulation already apply?
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2019/947 of 24 May 2019 on the rules and procedures for...
In which sub-category of the OPEN category may a self-manufactured UAS be operated if it weighs 3 kg?
There is a distinction between self-manufactured certified and non-certified UAS. A...
Is my ascent permit or general ruling for operating my drone still valid after 01.01.2021?
If you have a take-off licence or general ruling that is valid until a cut-off date in 2021 or...
Do I have to register my drone in accordance with the EU Drone Regulation?
No.
According to the EU Drone Regulation, only operators must register from 1 January 2021....
Do I have to register under the EU Drone Regulation?
Drone operators are obliged to register as soon as they operate drones weighing 250g or more or...
Should I now take the new EU certificate of proficiency (drone driving licence) straight away?
Since January 2021, only the new EU drone pilot licences have been issued. These include the EU...
Difference between operator ID, remote pilot ID and remote ID?
With the EU drone rules, several different IDs are circulating in the space, which are not...
Will my old national drone licence lose its validity?
The certificates of knowledge already issued in accordance with §21d LuftVO are no longer valid...
What do the classes A1, A2 and A3 mean?
The subcategories of the operating category "open" provide information on which drone I am...
What does air risk mean?
An air risk describes the risk of a collision between a UAS and another aircraft . No...
What does situational awareness mean?
In aviation, this term means getting an overview of what will happen next. It is particularly...
What does VLOS mean?
VLOS stands for visual line of sight .
This is a term that comes up again and again,...
What does the I'M SAFE checklist say?
The I'M Safe checklist is part of accident prevention with drones and is intended to help pilots...
What applies to my Mavic 2 series according to the EU drone regulation?
If you purchased the drone before 31 December 2023 , the drone is considered an existing...
What applies in the subcategories of the EU Drone Regulation?
Subcategory A1:
it is allowed to fly close to uninvolved persons
Crowds of people may...
What has changed with the new EU drone regulation?
We have summarised the most important new features for you: Open category and specific...
What needs to be considered for geographical flight zones?
Before every flight, you must inform yourself about the geographical flight zones and comply...
What must be observed for night flights? (EU Drone Regulation)
Night flying is permitted in the OPEN category. You must attach at least one green flashing...
What is a stock drone?
European drone legislation has also introduced drone classes (C0 to C6) . All drones that...
What is an operating licence for drones?
The term operating permit covers all special authorisations for drone flights. Examples of...
What is remote identification and what systems are available? (EU Drone Regulation)
Remote identification stands for transmission options that make relevant information about the...
What is allowed in the OPEN category - and what is not?
The open category was introduced with the EU drone regulation and summarises all scenarios for...
What distance does the term "flight altitude" mean in the context of the EU drone regulation?
The flight altitude indicates the distance between the UAS and the nearest point on the earth's...
Which PDRAs are currently available for drones in Germany? (Pre-Defined Risk Assessment)
You can see the PDRAs available in Germany categorised according to PDRA-S and...
Which standard scenarios (STS) are currently available for drones?
Among other things, the EU Drone Regulation has introduced the specific category (SPECIFIC...
What requirements must be met for the use of VR goggles in FPV mode with a UAS in the OPEN category?
1. A sufficiently qualified observer takes over the airspace observation 2. The observer must...
Which EU drone licence do I need to fly my drone?
The following applies to EU-certified drones :
C0 (less than 250g):
A1 (close to...
How can I legally fly the DJI M300 RTK in Germany?
The DJI M300 RTK normally has a take-off weight of approx. 6.5 kg. This makes it one of the...
How are the EU drone operator licences structured?
The small EU drone driving licence (EU proof of competence) is offered as an online...
How are people in vehicles in the vicinity of your flight to be assessed?
Persons in motor vehicles and other means of transport, such as buses and trains, are regarded...
Where does the EU Drone Regulation apply?
The regulations of the European Union with the operating rules for unmanned aircraft apply...
Where can EU drone pilot licences be obtained?
The small EU drone licence (EU certificate of competence A1/A3) is offered centrally via the...