Drone rules in France

For the second category – Professional pilots (Commercial ) the drone rules in France are :

In principal the drone flying is allowed. But you need to apply to the rules below and Authorization by French DGAC.

Height – Max 150m / 492ft ( Required for > 150m / 492ft – Special approval)

Distance – Max – none, but the operator must be in line-of-sight all the time. Unless he/she have approval for beyond.

Max Take-Off Weight – No

Drone Liability Insurance – Mandatory Always.

Labeling Requirements – Not required, but Recommended.

Times of fly – Only Day time unless you have Approval.

License ( Competence Statement ) – Required.

FFD have rules for flying a drone (commercially) in France.

For the Commercially fly a Drone in France there are additional requirements.

These pilots must past Exam witch is theoretical. This Exam may be passed at specified DSAC facilities or online. After taking the exam a Certificate is issued and it must be printed and carried all the time during all flights. Also, these pilots must undergo practical training witch is provided from the organizations. Sessions and activities. It is not possible the drone pilot to provide his own practice.

For ensuring drone traffic in the territory of Europe – to be safe and secure for people, in the air and on the ground, European Commission adopted strict rules. They are applied to all drone pilots – hobby and professionals. The another key is to follow all technical requirements.

With the pilot registration, define of geographical zones and remote identification, the authorities will be able to prevent abuse or illegal drone activities. By 2020, drone pilots will have to be registered by the national authorities.

To follow the most important requirements and the drone rules in France is the major thing.

These basic Drone rules, which will replace existing national rules in EU Member States, apply not only to safety. But also to safety contain important building blocks for reducing the security risks associated with drones.

In fact these drone rules are in force for all type of drones – no mater of their weight.

All mass-produced drones will need to apply the minimum requirements – the electronic identification and registration. The drones under 25kg may be able to fly without permission, but in according to some conditions – the drone to fly under 120m high, the pilot to have visual contact with the drone during flight and to fly far way from any people.

The countries authorities will be able to establish No-Fly Zones, where the drones will be not allowed entering. This will be made by satellite Geolocations of the zones.

Besides these rules, the correct drone pilot must strictly hold the basic conditions :

– Never loose the drone from sight;

– Never loose the drone from sight;

– Never fly over people.

– Never fly over public arrays and spaces.

– Never fly near Airports and Airfields.

– Never fly in Night time.

– Always respect the privacy of people.

– Always keep the drone in the range of maximum high.

If there is something not clear – always search more information. There is enough info in the internet – in the official websites of the different countries Authorities or just in the space. If you are confused for something – just search or ask.

In each case – Be prepared with everything before fly on the air your drone.