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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

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

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

Comprehensive Guide to Drone Laws in Portugal (2025 Update)

Since January 1, 2021, Portugal adopted EU drone regulations (EU 2019/947 and 2019/945) under EASA, introducing Open/Specific/Certified categories. The Open category applies to drones under 25 kg operated within visual line of sight up to 120 meters altitude, with subcategories A1, A2, and A3 defining proximity to people. Operations that exceed Open limits—such as heavier drones, BVLOS, or night flights—fall into the Specific or Certified categories and require ANAC authorization after a risk assessment. Drone operator registration is mandatory for drones 250 grams or more or with cameras; you receive an operator ID valid for five years via the online

13 July 2025

Drones · Law · Permits · Portugal · Regulations

Drone Laws in Malaysia (2025): Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Permits

As of early 2025, CAAM requires a permit for every drone flight in Malaysia, with an Authorisation To Fly (ATF) permit required before take-off for all operations. Drones are categorized by weight as ‘small’ up to 20 kg and ‘large’ above 20 kg, with drones heavier than 20 kg banned from operation unless specially authorized by CAAM. Commercial and recreational operators must obtain an ATF permit for each operation, with applications requested at least 14 days before flight. Drone permit fees are RM250 per permit for drones under 20 kg and around RM1,000 for drones above 20 kg; by late

11 July 2025

Drones · Malaysia · Permits · Regulations · Technology

Barcelona Drone Laws 2025: The Ultimate Guide to New Rules, Permits, and Fines

Royal Decree 517/2024, enacted June 25, 2024, overhauled Spain’s drone laws to fully align with the EU and introduced an Interior Ministry urban-flight notification, while operator registrations now last 3 years. Urban-flight notification requires informing the Interior Ministry at least 5 days before any flight in an urban area such as Barcelona. The Geographical Zones system replaced the old 8 km airport rule, with the ENAIRE map showing red and yellow CTR areas around El Prat that require ATC clearance for flights. AESA operator registration is mandatory for any drone 250g+ or with a camera, yielding a visible Operator ID

6 July 2025

Barcelona · Drones · Laws · Permits · Regulations

Drone Laws in Rome, Italy: Comprehensive Guide to Regulations & Permits

Italy has adopted the EU drone framework since 2021, applying Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 with Open, Specific, and Certified categories. In the Open category, drones must weigh less than 25 kg, be flown within visual line of sight (VLOS) of the operator, and operate during daytime with a maximum altitude of 120 meters. All drone operators must register with ENAC through the D-Flight portal to obtain an EU-wide UAS Operator ID, with exemptions only for toys under 250 g without a camera. Night flights are permitted in the Open category if the drone has the required lights (a flashing

5 July 2025

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