Latest Drone Regulations Netherlands
A list of drone regulations and links for drone pilots in Netherlands
Netherlands Drone rules Overview:
Is a registration necessary?
You need to have Registration.
Recreational use of drones allowed?
It is recommended.
Is drone insurance mandatory?
It is recommended.
Commercial use of drones permitted?
Yes, but with conditions.
Does the drone need a badge?
Recommended
Maximum Altitude:
120 meters
Respect the privacy of other people
Don’t forget this rule.
Not allowed drones near airports
Stay away from Arports.
Drone Regulations Netherlands
Main responsive authorities
The main Authority responsive for the drone flights is the
Netherlands Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Contacts
dgtl@minvenw.nl / +31 70 351 6171
Drone rules in Netherlands
Drone flights are allowed in Air spaces with Category ”G” only. These limitations decrease the allowed zones. The map of No-fly zones is very important to those zones. You can see the map here.
Visual eye contact with the drone during flight – All the time.
Flights only Day time.
Always keep safe distance buildings and objects. Distance to people – always.
Max high of the flight over ground – 120 meters.
If you see Aircraft approach to your drone- you must land your machine immediately.
Drone Regulations for Recreational flights:
– Max Weight of the drone – 25kg.
– Flying above people and city’s buildings – Not allowed.
– All material you shoot with your drone is for your own usage – Photos and films.
