No-Fly Zones News 14 June 2025

Cape Town Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying, No-Fly Zones, and Avoiding Hefty Fines

On 1 July 2015, SACAA implemented Part 101, introducing licensing, drone registration, operating certificates, and safety restrictions for drones nationwide. Drones are illegal to fly within 10 kilometers of airports, helipads, or airfields without written SACAA authorization and ATC coordination. The general altitude limit is 120 meters (400 feet) above ground level, with hobby drones often advised to stay around 45 meters unless otherwise approved. Pilots must maintain visual line of sight at all times, typically within about 500 meters of the operator. A 50-meter separation from people, buildings, and roads applies; flights over crowds or private property without consent

12 August 2025

Drone Laws in Turkey 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Safe Flying (Permits, No-Fly Zones & Big Fines!)

The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM) is the primary regulator for drones in Turkey, maintaining the national drone registry, issuing permits, and coordinating enforcement, while the State Airports Authority (DHMİ) manages airspace near airports. Turkey classifies drones into İHA0 (500 g–4 kg), İHA1 (4–25 kg), İHA2 (25–150 kg), and İHA3 (above 150 kg), with drones under 500 g largely exempt from registration and licensing. Drones ≥500 g must be registered in the SHGM system (iha.shgm.gov.tr) and pilots must be registered, with foreigners using a special foreign-operator process rather than direct online registration. For recreational use, drones under 4 kg

11 August 2025

Drone Laws · No-Fly Zones · Permits & Regulations · Safe Flying · Turkey

Helsinki Drone Laws 2025: Ultimate Guide to Rules, Permits & No-Fly Zones

Finland adopted EU-wide EASA open category rules in 2021, applying them to Helsinki drone pilots. Recreational pilots must maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times, with brief overflight of a person allowed only for sub-250g drones. The open category altitude limit is 120 meters above ground, with higher flights requiring Traficom permission. Drones over 25 kg are not allowed for leisure use. Drone operator registration with Traficom is mandatory if the drone weighs 250 g or more or has a camera, and one Operator ID covers all drones; registration typically costs about €30–€100 for 3–5 years. Minimum remote-pilot

10 August 2025

Drones · Helsinki · No-Fly Zones · Permits · Regulations

Israel’s Drone Laws in 2025 – Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Permits & No-Fly Zones

Recreational Drone Operator License is required for hobbyists in Israel, often called a “matayesen” or UAS operator certificate, with applicants as young as 12 and an online theory exam, and minors under 16 must fly under adult supervision. Drones over 250 grams must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) in the online registry, carry an owner ID label, and pass a written knowledge test, with a registration fee around ₪30. Drones under 250 grams may be exempt from formal registration under upcoming rules, but any drone with a camera remains subject to Israel’s drone laws. The

9 August 2025

Drones · Israel · No-Fly Zones · Permits · Regulations

Drone Laws in Stockholm 2025: Complete Guide to New Rules, Permits & No‑Fly Zones

Stockholm follows the EU Open, Specific and Certified drone categories, adopted by Sweden on January 1, 2021. Open Category Subcategory A1 (C0/C1) drones are typically under 900 g, or under 250 g for C0, and may fly in populated areas but must avoid flying directly over uninvolved people, with crowds strictly prohibited. Open Category Subcategory A2 (C2) drones up to about 4 kg may not fly over people and must maintain at least 50 meters from bystanders, or comply with the 1:1 rule in low-speed mode; an A2 certificate is required. Open Category Subcategory A3 (C3/C4) drones up to 25

5 August 2025

Drones · Laws · No-Fly Zones · Permits · Stock Market · Stockholm

Austria’s 2025 Drone Laws: Strict Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and Steep Fines

Austro Control is Austria’s aviation regulator for unmanned aircraft, enforcing EU drone rules under the Austrian Aviation Act, with policy aligned to the EU framework since 2021. Austria follows the EU Open, Specific, and Certified categories, with the Open category limited to drones under 25 kg flown in visual line of sight at up to 120 meters, and subdivided into A1, A2, and A3. Drone operator registration is mandatory through the Dronespace platform—costing about €31.20 and valid for three years—while drones under 250 g with no camera are exempt. Remote pilots must obtain a competency certificate through Austro Control’s Dronespace,

30 July 2025

Austria · Drones · Fines · Laws · No-Fly Zones

Venice Drone Laws Revealed: Shocking No-Fly Zones, Permit Rules & Sky-High Fines

Venice’s historic center is effectively a no-fly zone that requires explicit ENAC and local authorities’ authorization, with the D-Flight map marking Venice in red as prohibited. The EU/ENAC altitude limit is 120 m (400 ft) above ground level, but in Venice’s restricted zones the practical limit without a permit is 0 m. Drones must stay away from airports and helipads, with no-fly restrictions within 5 km of an airport unless special clearance is granted. Flying near Venice Marco Polo Airport and the Lido airfield is forbidden without formal air traffic control permission. To fly in Venice, you must obtain ENAC

27 July 2025

Drone Laws · Fines · No-Fly Zones · Permits · Venice

Munich Drone Laws 2025: 10 Surprising Rules & No-Fly Zones You Must Know

The Open category rules cap drone altitude at 120 meters and require no special permit if you meet the Open-category conditions (weight, VLOS, no dangerous goods). Online registration with the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) is mandatory for operators of drones 250 g or heavier, or any drone under 250 g with a camera or data sensor, with a single e-ID valid for all your drones. There are two EU certificates: the A1/A3 ‘small drone license’ and the A2 ‘large drone license’, both valid for five years and available to pilots aged 16 and up. Open-category sublines include Category A1 for drones up

26 July 2025

Drone Laws · Munich · No-Fly Zones · Regulations · Technology

Flying a Drone in Vienna? 2025 Laws Reveal Strict Rules, No-Fly Zones & Big Penalties

Drone operator registration is mandatory in Austria via Austro Control’s Dronespace, with a typical fee of €30–32 and a registration valid for 3 years. The Drone License (Drohnenführerschein) includes an A1/A3 basic certificate and an A2 certificate; both are EU-wide and valid for 5 years after online training and exams. Drones under 250 g with no camera are exempt from licensing and registration, and since 12 August 2022, drones under 250 g flying below 30 m in Vienna’s restricted zones do not require an Austro Control permit. From 2024, EU rules require class labels (C0, C1, C2, etc.) and Remote

8 July 2025

Aviation Laws · Drones · No-Fly Zones · Regulations · Vienna

NYC Drone Laws 2025: New Rules, No‑Fly Zones, and What You Need to Know

On July 21, 2023, New York City implemented the Unmanned Aircraft Permit system (NYPD with DOT) to allow takeoffs and landings in NYC under a city permit after a 75-year ban. The NYC Avigation Law, Administrative Code §10-126, in effect since 1948, makes takeoff or landing of any aircraft, including drones, unlawful within city limits except at designated airports. The five designated model aircraft fields for hobby flying are Calvert Vaux Park (Brooklyn), Marine Park (Brooklyn), Flushing Meadows Corona Park (Queens), Forest Park (Queens), and La Tourette Park (Staten Island). A NYC drone permit requires a Part 107 licensed pilot;

20 June 2025

Drone Laws · Drones · No-Fly Zones · NYC Regulations · Safety

Australian Drone Laws 2025: Complete Guide to Rules, Registration & No-Fly Zones

CASA regulates drones under Part 101, applying national rules across Australia with uniform standards, while state or local bylaws can add restrictions. Recreational drone rules include a maximum altitude of 120 meters, a 30-meter minimum distance from people, no flying over crowds, daylight and visual line-of-sight operations, and the requirement to operate only one drone at a time. Drones heavier than 250 grams must stay at least 5.5 kilometers from controlled airports, while drones 250 grams or lighter may fly within 5.5 kilometers up to 45 meters but cannot use airport approach or departure paths. Recreational pilots must respect privacy

15 June 2025

Australia · Drones · Laws · No-Fly Zones · Registration

UK Drone Laws Explained: What Every Pilot Must Know in 2025

The UK drone regime uses three operation categories—Open, Specific, and Certified—with Open further divided into A1, A2, and A3. Open A1 applies to drones under 250g and allows flight over people in built‑up areas but not over crowds. Open A2 covers drones up to 2 kg and requires an A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) to fly closer to uninvolved people. Open A3 covers larger drones up to 25 kg or any drone without further qualifications, and must be flown well away from people and built‑up areas (minimum 50 m from people and 150 m from built‑up areas). Specific category

14 June 2025

Compliance · No-Fly Zones · Pilots · Regulations 2025 · UK Drone Laws

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