Drone knowledge
Ascent authorisation
Is there already a general ruling for the Saarland?
There is no general ruling for Saarland.
The state aviation authority in Saarland is the Ministry of the Environment, Climate, Mobility,…
Is there a general ruling for Baden-Württemberg?
There is no general ruling for Baden-Württemberg.
The Stuttgart Regional Council is the responsible state aviation authority for…
Is there a general ruling for Bavaria?
The State Aviation Authority of Bavaria is divided into the Luftamt Nord / Mittelfranken and Luftamt Süd / Oberbayern divisions.
The…
Is there a general ruling for Berlin and Brandenburg?
There is currently no general ruling for the federal states of Berlin and Brandenburg.
Further information can be found at the…
Is there a general ruling for Bremen?
There is no general ruling for Bremen.
You can find the contact details of the Bremen State Aviation Authority here.
For a drone flight…
Is there a general ruling for Hamburg?
There is no general ruling for Hamburg.
The Hamburg State Aviation Authority is part of the Ministry of Economics and Innovation.
For a…
Is there a general ruling for Hesse?
There is no general ruling for Hesse.
The State Aviation Authority of Hesse is divided into the administrative districts/presidia of…
Is there a general ruling for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern?
There is no general ruling for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
The contact details and further information about the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern State…
Is there a general ruling for Lower Saxony?
There is no general ruling for Lower Saxony.
You can find contact details and further information from the Lower Saxony State Aviation…
Is there a general ruling for Rhineland-Palatinate?
There is no general ruling for Rhineland-Palatinate.
Contact details for the Rhineland-Palatinate state aviation authority can be found…
Is there a general ruling for Saxony-Anhalt?
There is currently no general ruling for Saxony-Anhalt.
Further information can be found at the Saxony-Anhalt State Aviation Authority.…
Is there a general ruling for Saxony?
There is currently no general ruling for Saxony.
Further information can be found at the Saxony State Aviation Authority.
If planned…
Is there a general ruling for Thuringia?
There is currently no general ruling for Thuringia.
Further information can be found at the Thuringia State Aviation Authority.
If…
What does the 1:1 rule mean?
The 1:1 rule describes that the operation takes place at a flight altitude equal to or less than the lateral / horizontal distance between…
What needs to be considered in North Rhine-Westphalia?
There is no general ruling in NRW.
Further information can be found at the North Rhine-Westphalia State Aviation Authority. This is…
What is an Operations Manual and when do I need one?
The Operations Manual (OM) describes how your company operates drones: who has which role, how an operation is prepared and conducted, what…
What is a LUC, and is it worthwhile for my company?
The LUC (Light UAS Operator Certificate) is an operator certification. Holders are permitted to self-authorise their drone operations…
What is an Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and when do I need one?
The Emergency Response Plan (ERP) is your emergency plan for situations in which the drone becomes uncontrollable. It answers one question:…
What exceptions are there for operating bans?
You can apply for an exemption permit from the local state aviation authorities. Simply refer to the other FAQ articles.
Among other…
What does the DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung) general ruling say about control zones at aerodromes?
For control zones at airports, DFS has issued a general clearance for the ascent of model aircraft and UAS up to a height of 50 metres…
How do you obtain a general licence in Schleswig-Holstein?
There is no general ruling for Schleswig-Holstein.
Contact details for the Schleswig-Holstein State Aviation Authority, the State Road…
How do you get permission to fly drones in no-fly zones?
A permit is required to fly a drone within the open category of no-fly zones. This can be requested from the responsible operator of the…
How long does an operating authorisation take and what does it cost?
There is no single fixed figure – but there is a reliable order of magnitude, which depends primarily on the procedure selected.
Regular…