120m max height
Registration required for camera drones
Don't interfere with aircraft
Keep of urban centers
All Drone Laws in US for 2020 (Complete Guide)
This is a guide for the Slovakia drone laws for 2020 (updated every year) where you'll get a clue about what you can or shouldn't do while flying a quadcopter anywhere in this country.
The main problem with drone regulation in Slovakia seems to be that you need to register your drone if it simply has a camera.
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Can I fly a drone in Slovakia?
The Civil Aviation Division (CAD) of the Transportation office, part of the Slovakia Aviation Authority authorizes flying drones in Slovakia.
Contact information
You can reach out to CAD by:
Email: martin.jurovic@nsat.sk
Tel: +421(02)48-777-548
What are the Drone Laws in Slovakia?
To fly as a hobbyist, everything is pretty much cut in your favor. No license is required, just an understanding that you know what you are doing. If your drone weighs over 7 Kg, this does not apply. If you intend to fly close or inside a restricted area, you might want to seek authorization.
Drones weighing over 20 Kg should be:
- Registered online
- Have insurance coverage
- Flight licenses
No flying near airportsDo not interfere with a manned aircraft- Height limit of 400ftOperators can only fly drones in uncontrolled airspace (Class G) up to 400 ft
- 1km radius
- Drones should have a lighting system
- Keep off urban centers
- Don't fly over crowdsDo not fly over any person or moving vehicle
- Camera = CommercialAny drone with a camera and capable of recording is considered a commercial drone. As a commercial category, there is paperwork and other conditions you must adhere to.
Use of drones for commercial use in Slovakia
- As a commercially operating pilot, you must have registered your drone, created an operating manual, got permission from the Department of Defense (600 Euros annually), Slovak license, and register for 350 euro annual insurance cover.
- After the flight, have your videos reviewed by the Topographic Institute.
How does one register a drone in Slovakia?
Begin by entering your details of which are, full names, contact details, drone serial numbers, purchase invoices, photos, etc.
Normally this application is tailored for Slovaks and Slovak residents, however, there seems to be a caveat that allows approval when requested in special circumstances. To be on the safe side, make an inquiry to the contact information I mentioned above.
To get a drone license in Slovakia, undergo a theoretical and practical test to gauge your ability to handle the equipment safely.