Drone regulation in Europe?
Dec 28, 2017, 6:33 pm
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Drone regulation in Europe?
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I will go on a vacation to Paris and Munich next month with my family, and thinking of bringing my drone with me to take picture and make home video (DJI Phantom 3 model). Is there any drone law in Europe I should be awared of before the trip ? Please advise, I dont want the cops / airport peeps confiscate my drone for any stupid reason
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I will go on a vacation to Paris and Munich next month with my family, and thinking of bringing my drone with me to take picture and make home video (DJI Phantom 3 model). Is there any drone law in Europe I should be awared of before the trip ? Please advise, I dont want the cops / airport peeps confiscate my drone for any stupid reason
Hi Mod, if this is in the wrong forums, pleave move, thank you!!!
Dec 29, 2017, 11:54 pm
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Hi experts
I will go on a vacation to Paris and Munich next month with my family, and thinking of bringing my drone with me to take picture and make home video (DJI Phantom 3 model). Is there any drone law in Europe I should be awared of before the trip ? Please advise, I dont want the cops / airport peeps confiscate my drone for any stupid reason
Hi Mod, if this is in the wrong forums, pleave move, thank you!!!
I will go on a vacation to Paris and Munich next month with my family, and thinking of bringing my drone with me to take picture and make home video (DJI Phantom 3 model). Is there any drone law in Europe I should be awared of before the trip ? Please advise, I dont want the cops / airport peeps confiscate my drone for any stupid reason
Hi Mod, if this is in the wrong forums, pleave move, thank you!!!
Dec 31, 2017, 8:04 am
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In Germany you need drone licences for drones over 2kg (~4.4pounds). Your drone should be below 2kg according to its techspecs. To get the license you have to take a written test. If you have a valid pilot license you don't need an extra drone licence. In addition there are additional rules regarding national parks, public areas, private areas, areas with people etc. So making pictures in Munich with your drone is a no-go. Your drone needs a fireproof name and address tag (over 250gramms or 0.5 pounds). Over 5kg you need a special permit in addition to your license. And at last you should have an insurance, otherwise it might get very costly if you have an accident with your drone.
Last edited by flyingfkb; Dec 31, 2017 at 8:16 am
Dec 31, 2017, 11:34 am
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In Germany you need drone licences for drones over 2kg (~4.4pounds). Your drone should be below 2kg according to its techspecs. To get the license you have to take a written test. If you have a valid pilot license you don't need an extra drone licence. In addition there are additional rules regarding national parks, public areas, private areas, areas with people etc. So making pictures in Munich with your drone is a no-go. Your drone needs a fireproof name and address tag (over 250gramms or 0.5 pounds). Over 5kg you need a special permit in addition to your license. And at last you should have an insurance, otherwise it might get very costly if you have an accident with your drone.