Don’t Fly Your Drone in Madrid Until You Read These 11 Critical Law Updates (2025)
Spain adopted the EU drone framework in 2021, regulating all drone flights by risk category and requiring operator registration for drones over 250g or with cameras. Madrid enforces strict airspace controls, including no-fly zones near major airports and heavy restrictions in central urban areas. Liability insurance is mandatory for many flights, with new rules from June 2024 requiring Remote ID and Interior Ministry notification for urban operations. Minimum pilot age is set at 16.