What weather conditions permit and allow me to fly?

Two limits apply side by side: what the law requires and what your equipment can withstand. The...

Is the use of video goggles permitted when flying drones (FPV)?

The use of video goggles such as DJI goggles by the pilot is generally permitted. Drones flown...

Is flying over other people's property permitted?

According to § 1 LuftVG, the use of airspace by aircraft is free. Airspace cannot be purchased,...

Are drones easy to fly?

Drones are now equipped with comprehensive sensor technology that can keep the drone stable in...

Should I use control points or RTK drone?

Control points are distributed and measured on the area to be surveyed in order to enable precise...

What does NOTAM mean?

NOTAM is the abbreviation for Notice To AirMen.NOTAMs are issued by DFS (air traffic control)....

What does UAS mean?

It is called unmanned aircraft system and is a common term for "drones", although the term drone...

What belongs in a pre-flight check?

Most incidents can be prevented on the ground. A pre-flight check takes five minutes and consists...

What needs to be considered when operating drones in winter?

Flying in winter is not a problem—as long as you take into account that several factors...

What is the AIS portal and where can I find it?

Pilots of aeroplanes and helicopters use printed ICAO charts to plan their routes. However, these...

What is an ICAO chart?

ICAO charts are used to determine flight restriction areas (ED-R). You can obtain these from R....

How does surveying with drones work?

1. Flight planningapplying for authorisationsprecise planning of the flight route using software...

How high can you fly drones?

In uncontrolled airspace (airspace class G), unless restricted by other prohibitions, it is...

How many control points do I need for surveying with drones?

Control points are distributed at the edges and within the area to be surveyed. For a classic...

How do you recognise restricted areas (ED-R)?

On ICAO charts, red outlines indicate airspaces that may not be flown in without permission to...