Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Register or certify firstEASA rules plus Czech geographical-zone conditions
Czechia is practical, but Prague, castles, old towns, controlled airspace, and special zones need map checks and sometimes specific authorization.
Bring it
The famous city and heritage shots are exactly the places most likely to need extra checks.
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 CAA guidance and the Czech Drone Rules/AIM resources for UAS geographical zones.
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 CAA guidance and the Czech Drone Rules/AIM resources for UAS geographical zones.