Swedish Transport Agency
Sweden
Register or certify firstOperator ID and licence commonly required
Sweden is good for prepared pilots, but expect operator registration, competency proof, camera/privacy awareness, and zone checks.
Bring it
Camera use, privacy, protected sites, controlled airspace, and winter visibility can all affect the trip.
Register it
Use the national aviation authority portal unless you are already registered as a UAS operator in another EASA member state where that registration is accepted.
Fly it
EU/EASA Open Category rules apply. Operator registration and pilot competency depend on drone class, weight, camera/sensor equipment, and where you fly.
Map check
Use Swedish Transport Agency guidance and official UAS map resources before flying.
Before you travel
- 01Confirm operator registration, remote pilot competency, and insurance rules before travel.
- 02Check the national UAS map or authority guidance for the exact launch area.
- 03Get written permission for restricted zones, protected places, events, and private or managed launch sites.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 120 m AGL in Open Category unless a national UAS zone sets a lower limit.
- Recreational
- EU/EASA Open Category rules apply. Operator registration and pilot competency depend on drone class, weight, camera/sensor equipment, and where you fly.
- Commercial work
- Low-risk commercial work can fit Open Category when all limits are met. Specific Category work, higher-risk filming, BVLOS, crowd proximity, and controlled-zone work need authorization.
- Airspace
- Use Swedish Transport Agency guidance and official UAS map resources before flying.