With conditions
Flying a drone in Malta
Important: all of Malta is controlled airspace. Every flight needs clearance via TM-CAD - even with a valid EU registration.
Maximum altitude
120 m
Minimum age
16 years
EU competency certificate
Recognised
Live map
No
Registration on tmcad.idronect.com is mandatory: €25 for a new EASA operator number, or €10 for 3 months with an existing EASA number
Rules at a glance
Categories
A1/A2/A3 (EASA standard category, Open Category)
Registration
EU competency certificate is recognised, but registration with TM-CAD is mandatory regardless
Remote ID
EU Remote ID mandatory for most classes
Insurance
Liability insurance mandatory - upload proof during registration
National specifics
- –All of Malta is controlled airspace - every single flight needs clearance (date, time, location, altitude) via TM-CAD
- –Alternative: a cheaper 2-month permit for tourists from €10
No live map available
We don't show a live zone map for this country yet - either the licence isn't cleared or the source has no public interface. Please check the official source.
Open official source (Transport Malta CAD)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.
All of Europe in one app
With DrohnenAtlas Pro you plan across borders - one app for the whole trip.