Rome

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