The drone guide is designed to make it easier for you to determine which rules apply to your drone and drone operations.
Who can use the guide?
This guide is for anyone who is planning to fly a drone and/or is responsible for operating a drone.
Do you have multiple drones?
If you own or operate multiple drones, you should take the guide separately for each drone and type of operation.
Are you working for an organization or a company?
If you are flying on behalf of an organization or business, use the organization or company you represent as the starting point when following the guide.
Follow this guide to find the relevant information for you and your drone based on your specific situation.
You are only allowed to fly micro-drones weighing less than 250 grams if you are under 15 years old. However, you may fly a drone over 250 grams if you are supervised by someone aged 15 or older who holds a drone certificate appropriate for the drone’s weight category.
Requirements for you as a drone pilot:
Rules for your drone flight:
Relevant links:
If any of the marks shown above are located on your drone with a number from 0-6, the drone is c-marked.
Choose the weight of your drone
Check where you are allowed to fly on Drone Zones.
You may fly over uninvolved people, but it should be avoided.
You must not fly over assemblies of people.
You must have a theoretical A1/A3 certificate.
You must be registered as a drone operator – either as a private remote pilot or as an organization.
You must carefully read your drone’s user manual.
You must obtain consent if you plan to fly over or closer than 2.5 meters to residential properties. Read more about consent rules here.
You may only fly within visual line of sight.
Requirements for you as a remote pilot:
You must hold an A2 certificate
You must be registered as a drone operator – either as a private remote pilot or as an organisation
You must comply with both the common European rules and the Danish regulations
You must read the user manual for your drone thoroughly
You must keep a logbook of all drone flights
You must have valid liability insurance for your drone
Check where you’re allowed to fly using Dronezoner
You must not fly over people and must maintain a safety distance of 30 m from individuals, or 5 m if the drone is in low-speed mode
You may only fly within visual line of sight (VLOS)
Your drone may fly at a maximum height of 120 m above ground level
If flying at night, your drone must emit a green flashing light that is clearly visible from the ground to distinguish it from manned aircraft
Useful links:
What you should know as a recreational remote pilot
What you need to know when flying commercial drone operations
You must have an A2 certificate.
With your C5-marked drone, your flight operations can only take place if you have an approved SORA, PDRA, or a recognized STS.
Learn more about the specific category and how to apply for authorization to fly within it here.
With your C6-marked drone, your flight operations can only take place if you have an approved SORA, PDRA, or a recognized STS.
How much does you drone weight with camera and equipment?
Your drone is a legacy drone.
Legacy drones weighing more than 250 grams and under 25 kg must comply with the rules applicable to drones operated in subcategory A3.
Requirements for you as a remote pilot with a legacy drone:
Rules for your drone operations:
Useful Links:
If a mark like the ones shown above is located on your drone with a number from 0-6, the drone is c-marked
You must comply with both European and Danish regulations when flying.
You may fly over people but it should be to the shortest possible extent.
You cannot fly over assemblies of people.
The C4 mark has been created primarily for model aircraft. Thus, a C4 marked drone cannot have any automated systems or a Return to Home function built in.
Learn more about the specific category and how to apply for authorization to fly within the specific category here.
C5 marked drones can only be multirotor drones.
C6 marked drones can only be fixed-wing drones.
How much does you drone weigh with camera and other equipment?