Guidance for Dronezoner

The red zones on the map represent geozones, such as:

• Publicly approved/military airfields
• Medical helicopter platforms (HEMS)

In these zones, drone flying is generally not permitted unless you have obtained permission from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority through an application. However, there are some exceptions for remote pilots with an A2 competence certificate. You can view the specific conditions for flying in a particular zone by clicking on the zone.

Please Note:

The conditions may vary depending on the geographic location of the zone and where within the zone you plan to fly.

The distance requirements for these areas and the rules for drone operations are set out in § 9 and § 10 of the Order on drones.

Temporary restrictions (NOTAM):

Some red zones on the map are NOTAM-restricted areas, established temporarily based on other legal frameworks than the Order on drones.

Drone operations are prohibited in these zones as long as they are active.

You cannot apply for permission to fly in these zones.

The reason and active period for these restrictions can be found in the information box by clicking on the zone.

See also yellow zones below.

The blue zones on the map represent:

• Civil castles, cultural properties and castles, gardens and parks, embassies, column 3 companies, police properties, correctional institutions, etc.
• The Royal Yacht Dannebrog is considered royal property, whether in port or at sea. A 150-meter buffer is established, although it is not visualized on the map.
• Military areas.

Areas critical to security are established to ensure safety and protect critical infrastructure and properties from potential threats.

Drone operations in these zones:

Drone operations is generally not permitted in these zones unless you have obtained permission from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority.

For areas critical to security regarding the military, you must obtain permission from the Defense Command and not from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority. Read more here.

If you are unsure about the type of areas where you plan to fly, click on the zone for more information. You can also determine whether it isa military zone or another type of area critical to security.

The distance requirements for these areas and the rules for drone operations within them are set out in § 11-§13 of the Order on drones.

The green zones on the map represent Natura 2000 sites, such as areas for bird protection and habitats listed in Annex 2 of the Order on drones. Note that there may be Natura 2000 sites shown on the map that are not yet included in the annex.

These geo-zones are established to protect the environment, including the animals inhabiting these areas.

Drone operations in these zones:

Drone operations are generally not permitted during periods when the areas are active and clearly marked on the map. The protection periods for these areas determine when an zone is active, as outlined in Annex 2. You can apply to the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority for permission to fly in a Natura 2000 sites. Read more about the application process here.

The Natura 2000 sites and the rules for flying within them are established in § 14 of the Order on droner.

The orange zones on the map represent smaller and/or private airfields, glider airfields, water airfields, or areas for parachuting.

These areas are displayed on the dronezoner.dk map to indicate that there may be high activity from other airspace users.

Drone operations in these zones:

Drone operations is allowed in these zones; however, you must exercise extra caution regarding the airspace around you during your drone operation.

Remember, as pilot in command, it is always your responsibility to yield to other airspace users and avoid putting others at unnecessary risk.

Drone flying is generally permitted in these zones if the zones are inactive.

The yellow outlines on the map indicate areas that may be regularly activated or will be activated later in the day, during which drone operations is not allowed. You can find the reason and activation time in the information box by clicking on the zone.

By clicking on the zone, you can see whether the area will become active during the current day and for how long it will remain active.

The brown lines on the map represent railways and urban railways.

Drone operations is not permitted closer than 15 meters horizontal distance unless prior permission has been obtained from the responsible infrastructure manager or, in special cases, from the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority. Urban railways in underground tunnels, such as the metro, may be overflown.

The rules for flying near railways and urban railways are established in § 16 of the order on drones.