Civil Aviation Directorate of the Republic of Serbia
Serbia
Permit path requiredCAD authorization required for foreign drones
Foreign drone operators need CAD flight authorization regardless of drone weight. Aerial filming additionally requires Ministry of Defence approval through a Serbian legal entity.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- CAD points travelers to Serbian customs guidance for carrying drones in passenger luggage.
- Register it
- CAD says foreign UAS registration is not required, but flight authorization is required.
- Fly it
- Foreign recreational flights still require CAD authorization before operating.
- Map check
- Operate only within the approved area, time, and conditions stated by CAD.
Before you travel
- 01CAD flight authorization.
- 02Insurance valid in Serbia.
- 03Flight plan and location details.
- 04Ministry of Defence aerial filming permit if filming.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- As authorized by CAD; include proposed altitude in the flight authorization request.
- Commercial work
- Commercial work requires CAD authorization, insurance, and any separate aerial filming approval where applicable.