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.
Bring it
No normal tourist import ban, but urban and airport-area restrictions are common. Plan around daylight-only operation.
Register it
Use ILT guidance and EASA-compliant operator registration where required.
Fly it
EU Open Category registration and training rules apply based on drone and operation. Dutch guidance limits normal drone flying to the daylight period.
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.
- Recreational
- EU Open Category registration and training rules apply based on drone and operation. Dutch guidance limits normal drone flying to the daylight period.
- Commercial work
- Low-risk work may use Open Category. Higher-risk operations need Specific Category authorization.
- Airspace
- GoDrone shows restrictions and airspace guidance.