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Apply to enter geographical areas with drones

There are many possible uses for drones. If you want to fly over geographical areas during operation, you may need to apply for permission.

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Detailed description

Drones are unmanned aircraft that, together with the remote control, form an "unmanned aircraft system" (UAS). They offer a wide range of possible uses, such as in the field of photography and videography, rescuing fawns or surveying areas.

When operating a drone, you may also want to fly over geographical areas for which you need a permit. A geographical (UAS) area is a part of the airspace defined by the responsible aviation authority that allows, restricts or excludes UAS operations. This is to avoid risks for

  • public safety,
  • the protection of privacy and personal data or
  • the environment.

Nationwide geographical (UAS) areas include, for example,

  • Federal highways,
  • Federal waterways or
  • Residential properties.

You want to fly over a geographical (UAS) area, but cannot obtain permission from the operator or the responsible authority? For example, you want to operate your aircraft near airports or over residential properties without permission and at an altitude of less than 100 meters?
If there is a legitimate interest in doing so, you can obtain permission to fly in geographical (UAS) areas from the responsible state aviation authority.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • sufficient aviation liability insurance
  • required proof of competence
  • intended operation and use of airspace do not lead to
    • pose a threat to the safety of air traffic or
    • to a threat to public safety and order, in particular to violations of data protection and nature and environmental protection

Documents required

  • Application to enter a geographic UAS area
  • Proof of aviation liability insurance
  • if applicable:
    • Proof of competency A1/A3 or proof of competency A2 (remote pilot certificate A2)
    • Self-declaration of practical skills
    • Site plan
    • written consent of the property owner
    • Order from affected authorities, bodies or operators
    • Release German Air Traffic Control
    • SORA risk assessment (SORA – Specific Operations Risk Assessment) with a detailed operational description (ConOps)
    • Report on the suitability of the site and affected airspace
    • Further assessments and reports, for example in the areas of noise and nature conservation

Deadlines

There is no deadline.

Fees

Cost type: Administration fee


Prepayment: No


Link to cost formation: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/luftkostv/anlage.html


Fixed: EUR 100




Cost type: Administration fee


Prepayment: No


Fixed: EUR 200

Legal remedies


  • Contradiction

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Address and contact information

Authority for Business and Innovation

Aviation Supervision, Special Use of Airspace, Aerodrome Inspector

Prior registration is required to drive onto the authority premises and to park on the BWI/BVM premises. Parking management: parkplatz@bwi.hamburg.de

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Last updated: 05.02.2025