Voorbereiding vóór de vlucht met onbemande luchtvaartuigen

Before flying, ensure you meet EU unmanned aircraft system (UAS) requirements in Duitsland:

• Registration: UAS with a camera or weighing more than 250 g must be registered as a UAS operator via the national system / EASA.
• Category: determine whether you fly under Open, Specific, or Certified category rules.
• Insurance: civil liability insurance is recommended, especially for commercial flights.
• Flight authorisations: Specific category operations may require operational authorisation.

Always verify current requirements with Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) and EASA.

For every flight you must verify that the location is permitted for UAS operations in Duitsland:

• Use the official UAS geo-zone map showing prohibited, restricted, and sensitive areas.
• Check nearby aerodromes: BER, MUC, FRA, HAM, CGN — controlled or restricted airspace applies around them.
• Review NOTAM notices for temporary flight restrictions.
• Consider altitude: Open category A1/A3 typically up to 120 m AGL, at least 150 m from urban areas (A3).
• Avoid flying over crowds, military sites, critical infrastructure, and private property without permission.

Before every flight inspect your UAS:

• Propellers and motors — no cracks, debris, or looseness
• Battery — charged, undamaged, correctly inserted
• GPS / compass calibration in an open area away from metal structures
• Return-to-home (RTH) and failsafe settings verified
• Firmware and remote controller updated
• Camera gimbal and sensors clean and secure