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Unmanned aircraft; application for permission to operate in a geographical UAS area
For the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle in a geographical area in accordance with Section 21h (3) and (4) of the Aviation Ordinance, you can apply for deviations from the specified operating conditions in justified cases.
Forms
Forms
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Betrieb eines unbemannten Fluggeräts in geografischen UAS-Gebieten
This form can be submitted electronically without signature (e.g. via a secure contact form or by e-mail) or in paper form to the responsible authority.
Responsible for you
Regierung von Mittelfranken - Sachgebiet 25 - Luftamt Nordbayern
Secure contact form
Street address
Flughafenstr. 118
90411 Nürnberg
Postal address
Flughafenstr. 118
90411 Nürnberg
Phone
Fax
Persons of contact
Standort im BayernAtlas
Route planner
Timetable for public transport
Procedure details
Description
The generic term "unmanned aircraft" covers unmanned aerial systems (colloquially known as "drones") and model aircraft. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are unmanned aircraft, including their control station, which are not operated for the purposes of sport or leisure. These include, for example, quadro/hexa/octocopters for commercial photography, advertising airships, but also model airplanes if they are used for commercial purposes.
If they are used for sport or leisure purposes, they are considered model aircraft. Legally, model aircraft and unmanned aerial systems are largely treated equally as unmanned aerial vehicles.
Since December 31, 2020, the Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft has generally applied to the operation of unmanned aircraft. In addition, some provisions of national law for the operation of unmanned aircraft must also be observed. In justified individual cases, exemptions from the provisions of Section 21 h LuftVO may be granted in accordance with Section 21 i (1) LuftVO. The corresponding application can be found under "Forms".
Under "Further links" you can find information on the current legal situation for the operation of unmanned aircraft.
Fees
Individual permit according to § 21 i para. 1 LuftVO: EUR 50.00 - 3,500.00
Deadlines
At least 10 working days before the planned take-off date (permit in accordance with Section 21 i (1) LuftVO)
Special notes
You can register as a UAS operator on the online registration portal of the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) (see "Related links").
The online course and the online theory test for the open subcategory A1/A3 certificate of competence can be found on the LBA learning portal (see "Related links").
You can complete the open subcategory A2 certificate of competence at one of the test centers for remote pilots (PStF) designated by the LBA (see "Related links").
The Federal Aviation Office is responsible for licensing procedures in the special category. If you have any queries about this and the certificates of competence for remote pilots, please send an e-mail to uas@lba.de.
Legal bases
Supplement: Regierung von Mittelfranken
Appeal
Administrative court action
Related links
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Model aircraft permit; application
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Unmanned aircraft; application for registration as operator
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Status: 02.07.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wohnen, Bau und Verkehr
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