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Flying a drone in Germany
EASA standard rules apply directly. Check dipul geo-zones before every flight - control zones around airports, nature reserves and military restricted areas are common.
Maximum altitude
120 m
Minimum age
16 years
EU competency certificate
Recognised
Live map
Yes
Zone map via dipul.de - official source (dipul, CC-BY-ND 4.0)
Rules at a glance
Categories
A1/A2/A3 (EASA standard category, Open Category)
Registration
EU operator registration with the LBA (eID) is valid EU/EEA-wide
Remote ID
EU Remote ID (Direct Remote ID) mandatory for most classes
Insurance
Drone liability insurance is legally mandatory in Germany (§ 43 LuftVG)
National specifics
- eID operator registration via the LBA portal, also required for pilots resident in Germany
- §21h LuftVO sets conditions for sensitive areas (private homes, accident sites, emergency responders)
dipul, CC-BY-ND 4.0
No map coverage doesn't mean "anything goes" - local rules can still apply.
Travel checklist
Check live in the app
The DrohnenAtlas app shows you the current zone check right at the map point.
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