Can tourists fly a drone in Italy?

EU Open Category rules apply. Operator registration and pilot competency depend on drone and category.

Do I need to register a drone in Italy?

Use D-Flight and ENAC guidance for operator registration and identification requirements.

Open Category can cover low-risk work; higher-risk work needs Specific Category authorization.

Europe drone rules

Italy is manageable, but assume tourist sites, cities, beaches, and protected areas need careful map checks before launch.

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ENAC

EU rules plus D-Flight map and registration

Italy is manageable, but assume tourist sites, cities, beaches, and protected areas need careful map checks before launch.

Bring it: Expect additional local controls near cultural sites, urban centers, and protected parks.
Register it: Use D-Flight and ENAC guidance for operator registration and identification requirements.
Fly it: EU Open Category rules apply. Operator registration and pilot competency depend on drone and category.
Map check: D-Flight is the key map for UAS zones.

Max altitude: 120 m AGL in Open Category unless the zone sets a lower ceiling.
Commercial work: Open Category can cover low-risk work; higher-risk work needs Specific Category authorization.

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Registration, import, and commercial-work rules can change at the border even when the flight looks identical.