Traveling with Your Drone

You buy a drone to fly it and take photos or shoot beautiful videos. Of course, you’ll want to do that on vacation, too. That raises the question: what should I bring, and what are the local regulations? This quickly leads to the question: when traveling with your drone, where am I allowed to fly, and what do I need to do?

On this page, we aim to provide a clear answer to this question.

The first chapter provides an overview with a link to the page for each country, where you can find all the information, restrictions, and legislation applicable to that country.
This list is subject to daily changes based on information we receive from customers and the internet, and is provided for informational purposes only. DroneDepot.be cannot be held responsible for any missing or incorrect information.

The second chapter provides an overview, by drone model, of useful accessories that can come in handy when traveling.

Legislation Regarding Traveling with Your Drone

The European legislation that has been in effect since January 1, 2021, has made drone use in Europe simpler and, above all, more straightforward. This means you can fly your drone in all European countries, regardless of whether you have obtained the necessary licenses or certifications.

However, each country has zones where drone use is prohibited. These may include, for example, military areas, airports, heliports, or protected areas. To give you a clear and concise overview for each country, you’ll find a link for each country that visually displays the zones where you can and cannot fly your drone. Please note! This information is not yet available for every country.

No-Fly Zones by Country

EU countries

Not non-EU countries

Andorra
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Georgia
Iceland
Liechtenstein
Moldova
Monaco
Norway
Ukraine
Russia
San Marino
Vatican City
United Kingdom
Switzerland

I’m going on a trip and I’m bringing along…

A general rule is that security and privacy come first. If you start from these two perspectives, you’re already well on your way, and you’ll always be showing good faith—and that helps.

Be sure to bring the following items with you:

Your ID card or visa
The pilot’s license or certificate you need in the country where you want to fly. (In some countries, additional registration is required.)
A list of all the equipment you have with you and their serial numbers
Pack all your Batteries in a LiPo Safebag and carry them in your carry-on luggage (on a plane, but also in your car—so they’re easily accessible if something goes wrong), because LiPo Batteries are highly flammable.