150m max height
Don't fly over crowds
8km from airport
Only line of sight
This is a guide for Spanish 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 Spain. The new decree passed in December 2017, specified the process of registering for a commercial drone in Spain. It is worth noting that prior to the introduction of the new laws Spain has imposed a complete ban on drones in the country.
Who do I contact?
Laws governing the use of drones in Spain are governed by the State Agency of Air Security (AESA). Here is their website.
You can get in touch with them via:
Email: drones.aesa@seguridadaerea.es
Tel: (+34)913968000
he rules have provisions for both commercial and recreational drones. New technologies emerging in RPAS indicate the Spanish authorities are about to incorporate the new European laws. The changes should go into effect in July. Further information current drone laws in Spain available here. It should have an English translation.
The 3 categories of implementation are:
Drones weighing less than 250 g are exempt from regulations. There is a little leeway when it comes to flying but the rules generally apply across the board.
To become a drone pilot in Spain, one must:
As long as the beach is empty you should be good to go.
Absolutely not. There are strict data privacy laws governing the use of drones in Spain.
Only if you meet the professional drone operator (RPAS) requirements.
Yes. Provided the flight is within the visual line of sight and have another party overlooking the operation.
If you work with RPAS for monetary use you must:
There is a new app called ENAIRE that details the areas worth flying. It helps you figure out the right flight plans and details ensuring you remain on an authorized flight path.
The flight zones are demarcated into the following flight modules: restricted, prohibited, dangerous, no camera flight, protected flight zone, temporary flight, and controlled flight.
Flights across national parks are prohibited meaning if you want to enjoy a flight across the ten in the Iberian Peninsula, you must seek authorization from the respective Spanish National Parks body.
Yes, all the islands allow drone flights as there are no airports. A few limited zones exist but are easy to evade.
Spain, like its European partners, has strong data privacy laws governing the country. More information is available in the Data Protection Act.
Yes. There are hefty penalties for anyone who breaches the data privacy laws and illegal trespass laws. The worst-case scenario will be jail time or22,000 euros in fines.
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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:
These would be the current updated drone laws for Spain. I suggest checking my full map with all the countries drone laws to see where it's best to travel to.
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