Cyprus Department of Civil Aviation
Cyprus
Register or certify firstEASA rules through the Cyprus DCA drone portal
Cyprus can be manageable, but airports, military-sensitive zones, beaches, resorts, and archaeological places need checks before launch.
Bring it
Tourist drones are common, but do not assume resort, beach, archaeological, or controlled-airspace launches are allowed.
Register it
Use the national aviation authority portal unless you are already registered as a UAS operator in another EASA member state where that registration is accepted.
Fly it
EU/EASA Open Category rules apply. Operator registration and pilot competency depend on drone class, weight, camera/sensor equipment, and where you fly.
Map check
Use the Cyprus DCA drone portal and geozone resources before flying.
Before you travel
- 01Confirm operator registration, remote pilot competency, and insurance rules before travel.
- 02Check the national UAS map or authority guidance for the exact launch area.
- 03Get written permission for restricted zones, protected places, events, and private or managed launch sites.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 120 m AGL in Open Category unless a national UAS zone sets a lower limit.
- Recreational
- EU/EASA Open Category rules apply. Operator registration and pilot competency depend on drone class, weight, camera/sensor equipment, and where you fly.
- Commercial work
- Low-risk commercial work can fit Open Category when all limits are met. Specific Category work, higher-risk filming, BVLOS, crowd proximity, and controlled-zone work need authorization.
- Airspace
- Use the Cyprus DCA drone portal and geozone resources before flying.