Drone laws by country
Can you fly your drone there, and what do you need to do first? Registration, pilot tests and the rules for visitors, checked against each country’s aviation authority.
Popular destinations
The countries drone pilots ask about most.
- European UnionYes, with conditionsA1/A3 certificate from 250 gdrone operator registration from 250 gSee the rules
- GermanyYes, with conditionsEU A1/A3 certificate from 250 goperator registration (e-ID) from 250 gSee the rules
- United KingdomYes, with conditionsFlyer ID from 100 gOperator ID from 250 gSee the rules
- United StatesYes, with conditionsTRUST certificate for any droneFAA registration from 250 gSee the rules
Latest rule changes
New rules we have found when checking the authorities’ pages.
1 January 2026 · United Kingdom
A Flyer ID became required for drones of 100 g or more, down from 250 g.
1 January 2026 · United Kingdom
New drone models placed on the market must carry a UK class mark.
1 January 2026 · United Kingdom
Drones flown at night must have a green flashing light switched on.
1 February 2024 · United States
B4UFLY moved to apps from six FAA-approved companies.
1 January 2024 · European Union
New drones must carry a C0–C4 class mark to fly in the open category. Older drones without a class mark follow weight-based rules.
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Guides
- GermanyDrone Licence Germany: A1/A3 and A2 Certificates and CostsHow to get a drone licence in Germany: which certificate you need, the 40-question A1/A3 exam, costs from €25, validity, renewal and the A2 certificate.
- GermanyDrone Insurance Germany: Mandatory Cover, Costs and OptionsDrone insurance is mandatory in Germany. Minimum cover, whether private liability insurance is enough, club membership, Kasko and typical prices.
- United KingdomFlyer ID and Operator ID: UK Drone Test, Costs and LabelsHow to get a Flyer ID and an Operator ID in the UK: the free 40-question test, the £12.34 Operator ID, rules for children and visitors, and labelling.
- United KingdomDrone Insurance UK: When You Need It and What to CheckIs drone insurance required in the UK? When the law requires it, what hobby pilots should consider, and what to check in a drone insurance policy.
- United StatesDrone License USA: TRUST Test vs Part 107 CertificateWhich drone license do you need in the US? The free TRUST test for recreational flyers, the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, costs and how to get each.
- United StatesDrone No Fly Zone Map: B4UFLY, LAANC and US RestrictionsWhere can you fly a drone in the US? How to check no-fly zones with the B4UFLY apps, get LAANC authorization near airports, and the places drones are banned.
- United StatesDrone Insurance USA: Do You Need It and What Does It Cost?Is drone insurance required in the US? What the FAA says, the cover in AMA membership, hourly vs annual policies, liability limits and typical prices.