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If:
- The purpose of your flight is limited to fun and leisure
You must:
- Keep 5000 meters away from airports
- Keep visual contact with your drone at all times
- Keep a distance of 150 meters away from people, buildings and traffic
- Consider privacy of others and follow national privacy guidelines if you plan to take pictures with your drone
You must not:
- Fly near airports and/or sensitive areas
- Fly in prohibited airspace
- Broadcast aerial pictures without the consent of people in those pictures.
It is strongly recommended to have private insurance covering your drone activities.
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If:
- The purpose of your flight is limited to sport, recreation and competition
- Your flight takes place under the auspice of an aeromodel club in a dedicated area
You must:
- Abide by the local rules applicable to the individual aeroclub activities
- Abide by the BSL D 4-3 Regulation if you operate your model airplane at an air show
- Have an insurance if you operate at an air show
For more information, coordinate with your local model aircraft club or association.
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If:
- You operate your drone in connection with a business activity and not for fun and leisure
You must:
For all drones regardless of their weight
- Abide by the “Regulation concerning aircraft without a pilot on board”
- Follow national privacy guidelines
- Have Third Party Liability insurance with coverage of 1 million Euros
For drones weighting less than 2.5 kg (Category R01)
- Send a declaration to the Civil Aviation Authority (NF-1114E) stating that you are aware of your obligations as a professional drone operator
- Always keep visual contact with your aircraft during the flight
- Equip your aircraft with an auto-landing system in case of an emergency.
For drones weighting more than 2.5 kg(Category R02 and R03)
- Register your drone nationally
- Pass online course to acquire basic aviation knowledge
- Equip your aircraft with specific safety systems listed in the regulation
- Produce an operating manual applicable to your staff and commercial organisation
- Obtain an operating license from the N-CAA and pay a yearly fee
You must not:
- Fly higher than 120 meters off the ground (unless authorised)
- Fly beyond visual line of sight (unless authorised)
- Fly closer than 50 meters from other people, vehicles and buildings