Federal Office of Civil Aviation
Switzerland
Register or certify firstEASA-aligned rules with Swiss geo-zones
Switzerland is excellent for prepared pilots, but many dramatic locations sit near heliports, airports, protected areas, or local restrictions.
The trip, step by step
- Bring it
- No blanket tourist import ban, but local launch restrictions and privacy rules matter.
- Register it
- Use FOCA guidance for registration and accepted competency.
- Fly it
- Switzerland follows EASA-style categories. Register as an operator in FOCA's dLIS portal, and for drones over 250 g provide proof of liability insurance.
- Map check
- Use official Swiss drone maps before flying.
Before you travel
- 01Confirm EASA/Swiss registration and competency.
- 02Check the FOCA drone map for each location.
- 03Watch for heliports and protected landscapes in mountain areas.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- 120 m AGL in Open Category unless restricted.
- Commercial work
- Commercial low-risk flights may fit Open Category; Specific Category requires authorization.