Applying for permission to operate drones in geographical areas

Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles which, together with the remote control, form what is known as an "Unmanned Aircraft System" (UAS). They can be used in a variety of ways. The following activities are possible with the help of drones, for example:

• Photographing or filming subjects
• Rescue fawns
• Surveying areas

If you use a drone, you may also want to fly over geographical areas for which you need permission. A geographical (UAS) area is a part of the airspace defined in accordance with air traffic regulations that permits, restricts or excludes UAS operation. This is intended to avoid risks to the following areas

• public safety
• the protection of privacy and personal data
• protection from noise pollution
• the environment

Federal geographical (UAS) areas are, for example, the following:

• Federal highways
• Federal waterways,
• close proximity to airfields and airports
• nature conservation areas
• Residential properties

Permission is required in the following cases, for example:

• You want to fly over a geographical (UAS) area but are unable to obtain permission from the operator or the responsible authority
• You want to operate your aircraft near airports or over residential properties without consent and at an altitude of less than 100 meters

If you have a legitimate interest in doing so, you can obtain a permit to fly in geographical (UAS) areas from the relevant state aviation authority.

Requirements

• sufficient air liability insurance
• required proof of competence
• intended operation and use of airspace do not lead to
  
  • a danger to the safety of air traffic or
  • to aircraft noise that exceeds a reasonable level, or
  • to a risk to public safety and order, in particular to violations of data protection or nature and environmental protection