100m max height
100m away from crowds
1.5km from airports
insurance over 250g
This is a guide for German drone laws in 2021 (updated every year) where you'll get a clue about what you can or shouldn't do while flying and travelling through this country.
Yes. Drones are legal in Germany.
Germany’s drone laws can be bulked into two main categories, commercial and recreational. Both categories are subject to a strict code of conduct and restrictions that govern their operations. The weight of the drone is key when arriving at their classification.
Who do I contact?
Drone regulations and management falls under the German Federal Aviation Office and can be reached anytime through:
Mail Luftfahrt-Bundesamt-38144 Braunschweig
Phone: +49 531 2355 115 (Monday to Thursday)
Contact form
Germany has made it easy for recreational drone users and hobbyists to have a good time. Provided you do not fly your drone close to a restricted zone, you are good to go. Here are rules governing the recreational use of drones:
A commercial drone user must have a permit and a license to operate in Germany. It does not discriminate on the weight of your drone.
You must then take a theory exam that qualifies you on the underlying rules given by the certifying body, Luftfahrt-Bundesamt Authority. More information available here.
The license to fly my drone remains valid for a period of 5 years.
The punishment is guided by the severity of your infraction with the laid out drone laws.
You should be able to travel with your drone within Germany as long as you own the rightful owner.
Contact the airline you will be traveling in and inquire about their drone policy. Check whether they have special rules that govern battery storage.
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I have covered it much more in depth in my article review and even compared it with the Mavic Air 2.
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The best way to figure out what areas you can fly in, while you're here is by consulting DJI offilicial map.
They do a great job mapping the places that one should avoid while flying in every country:
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