With conditions
Flying a drone in France
EASA standard rules apply. The zone map (DGAC/IGN) is freely available via WMS/WFS - the exact layer licence is being re-checked before go-live.
Maximum altitude
120 m
Minimum age
16 years
EU competency certificate
Recognised
Live map
Yes
Zone map via data.geopf.fr (DGAC/IGN Géoplateforme), layer TRANSPORTS.DRONES.RESTRICTIONS, WMS fee-free
Rules at a glance
Categories
A1/A2/A3 (EASA standard category, Open Category)
Registration
EU operator registration is valid EU/EEA-wide
Remote ID
EU Remote ID mandatory for most classes
Insurance
Mandated nationally - check with the DGAC locally
National specifics
- –ED-269 file also available via the SIA store
© DGAC / IGN Géoplateforme
No map coverage doesn't mean "anything goes" - local rules can still apply.
Travel checklist
- Carry your registration and remote pilot competency proof (digital or printed)
- Check the destination's official zone map before flying
- Carry proof of insurance if required
- Make sure your drone supports Remote ID
- Check weather conditions and local operating hours
Check live in the app
The DrohnenAtlas app shows you the current zone check right at the map point.
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