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North Macedonia drone laws for travelers

North Macedonia has a dedicated official drone portal. Visitors should register where required, announce flights through the portal, and check reserved airspace before flying.

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Civil Aviation Agency of North Macedonia

North Macedonia

Register or certify first

Register and announce flights

North Macedonia has a dedicated official drone portal. Visitors should register where required, announce flights through the portal, and check reserved airspace before flying.

Bring it

Visitors should carry registration, insurance where applicable, and pilot competency documents.

Register it

Operator registration is required in cases described by the portal, including drones with sensors even below 250 g.

Fly it

Allowed when registered or announced as required, VLOS, within limits, and outside restricted or reserved areas.

Map check

Use the official reserved-airspace map and announce flights through the portal before operating.

Before you travel

  1. 01CAA portal registration if required.
  2. 02Flight announcement.
  3. 03Insurance for drones over 500 g.
  4. 04Pilot competency evidence.

Operating notes

Max altitude
120 m above ground and 250 m horizontal distance under portal guidance.
Recreational
Allowed when registered or announced as required, VLOS, within limits, and outside restricted or reserved areas.
Commercial work
Commercial operators should use the CAA portal guidance and forms; additional approvals may apply by operation type.
Airspace
Use the official reserved-airspace map and announce flights through the portal before operating.

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