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Would you like to operate an unmanned aircraft (UAS) in Germany under standard scenarios in the "special" operating category? Then the Federal Aviation Office requires a corresponding declaration from you.
If you are registered as an operator of unmanned aircraft (UAS) and wish to operate a UAS under standard scenarios in the "special" operating category, submit a declaration to the German Federal Office of Civil Aviation (LBA).
Before submitting your UAS operating declaration, make sure that the planned flight of your UAS complies with the defined standard scenarios. Only in these cases is a declaration of operation sufficient. Otherwise, you must apply for an operating license.
In the UAS operating declaration, you must state, among other things
You also confirm compliance with the applicable legal provisions.
In addition to submitting an operating declaration, you can also return an existing operating declaration.
Unmanned aircraft are internationally known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). These include drones and model aircraft.
There are three operating categories for UAS. You must obtain official permits for the "special" and "subject to approval" operating categories. You do not need official approval for the "open" operating category.
For UAS operations in the special category, the European Union has defined standard scenarios with specific boundary conditions, safety requirements and risk mitigation measures.
Note: The conditions that apply to the "open" and "subject to approval" operating categories can be found in Article 4 and Article 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947.
Wenn Sie eine bestehende UAS-Betriebserklärung zurückgeben möchten:
Falls Sie die Betriebserklärung per Post abgeben oder zurückgeben, benötigen Sie zur Authentifizierung:
You can submit or return a UAS operating declaration online or by post.
Online application:
Application by post:
The fee for the operating permit for an unmanned aircraft in the "special" operating category. You will receive a notification with a QR code for payment.
Fee: EUR 200
There is no deadline.
There are no indications or special features.
Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification of your application.
Sie dürfen eine Drohne ohne vorherige Erlaubnis fliegen lassen, wenn Sie die entsprechenden Voraussetzungen erfüllen. Stellt der Betrieb jedoch ein erhöhtes Risiko für Unbeteiligte dar, müssen Sie vorab eine Betriebsgenehmigung beantragen.
Would you like to operate a drone or other unmanned aircraft (UAS) in Germany? Then you must first register with the Federal Aviation Office (LBA).