This calculator helps you figure out what rules apply to your drone under the EU’s open category regulations. Pick your drone by C-class, weight, or model - it tells you where you can fly, what certification you need, and whether registration is required.
It does not replace official sources. Always verify with your national aviation authority and check airspace restrictions before every flight.
// only applies to drones manufactured and labelled after Jan 1, 2024
// include all payload (camera, battery) in the total
Applies in all categories
- Liability insurance required — specifically for drones/aircraft (home insurance is not sufficient)
- Check airspace before every flight — restricted (P/R/D) zones, ATZ/CTR airspace
- Maximum altitude 120 m AGL
- VLOS required — keep the drone in direct visual line of sight (FPV goggles alone do not count)
- Never fly over an assembled crowd — applies in every category