Lieux de vol
Où voler avec un aéronef télépiloté en Finlande
Points clés
Altitude max.
120 m
Distance des villes
≥ 150 m
Mode de vol
VLOS
Avant le vol
Carte geo-zones
Règles générales en Finlande
Before choosing a location, always check the UAS geo-zone map. EU Open category rules apply across Finlande:
- Maximum altitude: 120 m AGL (Open category A3).
- Distance from urban areas: no closer than 150 m (A3 subcategory).
- VLOS: the aircraft must remain in sight at all times.
- Prohibited: over crowds, large events, military sites, critical infrastructure, aerodrome controlled airspace without permission.
- Private land: owner consent required to fly over and land on the property.
Below are recommended locations by region. Before every flight verify the zone is not in prohibited or restricted airspace.
Helsinki region
Helsinki Airport (HEL) — controlled or restricted airspace nearby.
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Open countryside within 150 m of urban areas around Helsinki
- Rural fields near regional lakes
- Forest margins outside protected cores
Check geo-zones around Helsinki and nearby aerodromes before every flight.
Northern Finland
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Open farmland away from settlements
- Lake districts after nature zone verification
- Rural meadows suitable for VLOS flights
Always verify the official geo-zone map before flying in this region.
Southern Finland
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Coastal or inland open fields
- Agricultural areas beyond urban zones
- Countryside near secondary cities
Always verify the official geo-zone map before flying in this region.
Eastern Finland
Recommended spots (verify geo-zones):
- Regional open landscapes
- Rural valleys away from airports
- Fields near nature parks after permission check
Always verify the official geo-zone map before flying in this region.
Locations where flying is prohibited or restricted
Guide des couleurs geo-zones
Interdit
Vol UAS interdit sans autorisation spéciale
Restreint
Autorisation ou vérification NOTAM requise
Sensible
Réserves naturelles, frontières, infrastructure
Ouvert (règles à respecter)
Catégorie Open A3 si distance et altitude respectées
Across Finlande UAS flights are prohibited or restricted in:
- Aerodrome controlled and restricted airspace (HEL, TMP, OUL)
- Military sites and security zones
- State border strips and sensitive zones
- Critical infrastructure: power plants, bridges, railways, high-voltage lines
- Over crowds, large events, and sports competitions
- National parks — without director permission (Oulanka, Archipelago Sea, Lemmenjoki)
- Central urban areas of Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu (A3 distance requirement)
Always use the official UAS geo-zone map before every flight.