ILT
Netherlands
Register or certify firstEU rules, dense airspace, and daylight-only operations
The Netherlands is small and airspace is busy. Use the map first, then decide if the shot is realistic.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- No normal tourist import ban, but urban and airport-area restrictions are common. Plan around daylight-only operation.
- Register it
- If the Netherlands is the first EU country you fly in, register as a drone operator with the RDW.
- Fly it
- EU Open Category registration and training rules apply based on drone and operation. Flights are allowed only from 15 minutes before sunrise to 15 minutes after sunset.
- Map check
- GoDrone shows restrictions and airspace guidance.
Before you travel
- 01Confirm EASA operator registration.
- 02Check GoDrone before launch.
- 03Avoid nature reserves, crowds, airport control zones, and flights outside the allowed daylight window.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 120 m AGL in Open Category unless restricted.
- Commercial work
- Low-risk work may use Open Category. Higher-risk operations need Specific Category authorization.