General Drone rules in the Republic of Serbia
Based on our research and interpretation of the laws, here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Serbia.
100m max height
No night flying
5km from airports
Only in line of sight
This is a guide for drone laws in the Republic of Serbia for 2023 (updated every year) where you'll get a clue about what you can or can't do while flying drones and traveling through this country.
Although the information on the drone situation in Serbia is relatively scanty, the Serbia Civil Aviation Directorate considers them legal. We always advise being aware and compliant with the rules and regulations of the respective country before you take your drone with you.
If you are planning to travel to Serbia and want to take your drone along, we have enlisted a few travel specifications for you to consider. These specifications are listed by the CAD (Serbia’s Civilian Aviation Directorate).
If you would be willing to contact the CAD directly for any queries, here is their contact information:
Email: dgca@cad.gov.rs
Tel: +381 112927169
Additional information on permit applications and the process requirements is here.
As per the updates till March 2022, the drones regulations in the Republic of Serbia are regulated by the following agencies:
The regulations around drones in Serbia kicked in on February 20, 2020. The regulations cover the safe use of unmanned aircraft, how they are classified, requirements around recording, their maintenance, and several other factors. Based on their weight and operations, the Republic of Serbia has classified drones into four categories:
This category includes drones with a maximum take-off mass of less than 0.9 kg.
This category includes drones with take-off mass ranging from 0.9kg to 4 kg.
This category includes drones with take-off mass ranging from 4 kg to 25 kg
This category includes drones with take-off mass ranging from 25 kg to 150 kg
Based on our research and interpretation of the laws, here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Serbia.
As such there are no specific rules, permits, or registrations required for operating recreational drones in Serbia, apart from the general rules of flying a drone mentioned above.
To fly a drone for recreational purposes, you must abide by the general rules and you are then good to go.
You must follow the following rules for operating your drone for commercial purposes:
According to CAD, drone insurance is not compulsory in Serbia, but it is recommended to get your drone insured in case of any fines or accidents. It is always better to get yourself covered from that end.
Anyone can buy a drone but the license to fly one is determined by the Directorate of Civil Aviation. You must be medically fit and a licensed aircraft operator.
In addition, one must have:
My following two recommendations are 2 great compact drones that are quite silent and also small enough to travel with and not stand out as annoying.
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31 min
10 km
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DJI has surprised us with this incredible camera drone under 250g, which is legal to fly in most countries without registration.
It comes at a very cheap price for its incredible specs.I have covered it much more in-depth in my article review and even compared it with the Mavic Air 2.
4k 60p
34 min
10 km
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If you want more control over things like shutter speed, iso, and such, the best professional drone that still falls under the 500g category is the DJI Mavic Air.
It's made mostly for people who want to play around with settings and enter into the pro category.
DJI lowered its price since it was first released.
The best way to figure out what areas you can fly in, while you're here is by consulting DJI's official map.
They do a great job mapping the places that one should avoid while flying in every country:
These would be the current updated drone laws for Serbia. I suggest checking my full map with all the countries' drone laws to see where it's best to travel.
If you are considering visiting Serbia, make sure you’ve learned all the dos and don’ts of flying drones in this region. This will help you have a safe journey and enjoy flying your drone without getting yourself into trouble.
Also, keep in mind that, commercial and recreational drones are treated differently in most countries therefore you will need to prepare yourself accordingly. Last but not least, always follow rules and regulations and make sure to respect the laws of every country.
