Unmanned Aircraft

Since 31^st December 2020 the common European regulatory framework for unmanned aircraft systems UAS is implemented in the Czech Republic. For more information on the common EU framework please visit https://www.easa.europa.eu/domains/civil-drones.

For cross-border operation according to Article 13 of the Commission implementing regulation (EU) 2019/947 of 24 May 2019, as amended, please use the following application form:

Application for a cross-border UAS operation in the ‘specific’ category

Please be aware that for all UAS operated in the Czech Republic, regardless of the purpose of use (Recreational and Sport Flying / Aerial Work / Corporate Flights), special operational conditions apply, including airspace limitations and geographical zones. The corresponding general measure establishing these geographical zones can be found here (available in Czech only): https://www.caa.gov.cz/provoz/bezpilotni-letadla/zemepisne-zony/prehled-zemepisnych-zon-pro-bezpilotni-systemy-bez-vlivu-na-klasicky-provoz-s-pilotem-na-palube/.

For practical interpretation, we recommend using the digital map available at the DroneMap website (https://dronemap.gov.cz/index.php?lang=2) to display the exact boundaries of the geographical zones and the applicable operational conditions within them.

Comprehensive and up-to-date information on unmanned aircraft issues is available on the Civil Aviation Authority (hereinafter referred to as “CAA-CZ”) website https://www.caa.gov.cz/provoz/bezpilotni-letadla/. This information is available in the Czech language only as it is subject to frequent updates. Thank you for your understanding.

Note: Please be aware that by committing an offence against the Act No 49/1997 Coll., on civil aviation and amending Act No 455/1991 Coll., on trade licensing (Trade Licensing Act) as amended, as amended you may be facing a penalty up to 3 000 000 CZK if processed in an administrative proceeding.