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Frequently asked questions about drones

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about drones/remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). The phrases «drone», «RPAS» (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) and «unmanned aircraft» are often used as synonyms to each other.

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I am sending the operations manual to The Civil Aviation Authority, but the size of the electronic files exceeds the maximum size for email. Are there any other ways to send a copy of the documents?

I am sending the operations manual to The Civil Aviation Authority, but the size of the electronic files exceeds the maximum size for email. Are there any other ways to send a copy of the

I want to fly a drone or a model airplane within 5 kilometers of an airport, whom do I contact?

I want to fly a drone or a model airplane within 5 kilometers of an airport, whom do I contact? You have to contact Air Traffic Management at the airport in question. Airports may have different

Do I need insurance when flying a drone?

Do I need insurance when flying a drone? Owners of drones (other than CE-marked toys) must have liability insurance in accordance with (EC) No 758/2004. That means you need to have third-party

Where do I find a list of airports?

Where do I find a list of airports? See the link below. These are aerodromes (airports/airfields) that you as a drone operator cannot fly closer to than 5 kilometers, except when a special

What rules apply to indoor drone flights?

The UAS Regulation does not include indoor UAS operations.  This is defined in GM1 to Article 1 in Easy Access Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

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