{"id":5479,"date":"2024-09-05T08:12:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T06:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/requirements-volar-dron\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T11:43:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:43:09","slug":"flying-drone-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 requirements to fly a drone in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are 5 requirements to fly a drone in Spain<\/strong> that are established as of December 31, 2020.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From my <strong>experience flying drones<\/strong> for some years now, I know very well what are these 5 requirements to fly a drone in Spain, and especially in Mallorca, where I live and where I have flown more assiduously.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you are thinking about <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/fly-drones-mallorca\/\">flying a drone in Mallorca<\/a> I recommend you to read my article to fly your drone with peace of mind on the island.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that<strong> ignorance of the rules<\/strong> does not exempt you from responsibility, this means that not knowing the <strong>drone flight regulations<\/strong> does not exempt you from<strong> blame and punishment<\/strong> if you violate and break the rules when flying a UAS, for this I recommend you to know all the changes that have occurred with the <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/new-uas-royal-decree\/\">new Royal Decree 517\/2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fines for flying a drone<\/strong> can be quite heavy. Familiarise yourself with these requirements and avoid unpleasant surprises.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The provision and operation of some <strong>rules <\/strong>of the administration of each autonomous community may be <strong>different<\/strong>, so before flying a drone in Spain you should be well informed of <strong>possible prohibitions and restrictions<\/strong> by consulting the <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/how-to-use-enaire-drones-map\/\">Enaire Drones map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of 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class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#The_5_requirements_to_fly_a_drone_in_Spanish_territory\" >The 5 requirements to fly a drone in Spanish territory<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#Register_as_a_drone_operator\" >Register as a drone operator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#Obtaining_a_drone_licence\" >Obtaining a drone licence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#Drone_insurance\" >Drone insurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#Current_drone_regulations\" >Current drone regulations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#Knowing_and_interpreting_drone_flight_zones\" >Knowing and interpreting drone flight zones<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/flying-drone-spain\/#Parts_of_the_Enaire_Drones_map\" >Parts of the Enaire Drones map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-los-5-requisitos-para-volar-un-dron-en-el-territorio-espanol\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_5_requirements_to_fly_a_drone_in_Spanish_territory\"><\/span>The 5 requirements to fly a drone in Spanish territory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Register_as_a_drone_operator\"><\/span>Register as a drone operator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This requirement, in my opinion, is the <strong>most important requirement<\/strong> of all for flying a drone in Spain.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the type of drone you want to fly, you are required to<a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/drone-operator-registration\/\"> register as a drone operator with AESA<\/a> to fly a drone in Spain.<strong> You only have to register as a drone operator once<\/strong> and you can fly a drone in <strong>any EU country<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you live in an <strong>EU country outside Spain<\/strong> and you are already <strong>registered<\/strong> as a drone operator, you <strong>don&#8217;t have to worry<\/strong> about re-registering in Spain.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&#8217;t confuse <strong>operator registration<\/strong> with a <strong>licence to fly drones<\/strong>. Find out what type of <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/unlicensed-drones\/\">drone you can fly without a licence<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are finally obliged to <strong>register as an operator<\/strong> or you want to do it on your own account, at the end of the registration process <strong>you will get an<\/strong> <strong>operator number<\/strong> according to European regulations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This number + the 3 secret digits<\/strong> that you can find in your AESA profile make up the <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/drone-remote-identification\/\">remote identification number<\/a> that you must enter in your drone if you have acquired it after 1 January 2024. If your drone is from before this date you should check if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/buy-remote-id-drones\/\">remote identifier<\/a> to be able to fly it.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This number should be somehow <strong>present on your drone<\/strong> <strong>with a<\/strong><strong> simple sticker<\/strong>, in a visible way.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"212\" src=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/certificado-operador-drones-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Drone Operator Licence in Spain\" class=\"wp-image-5463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/certificado-operador-drones-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/certificado-operador-drones-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/certificado-operador-drones.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtaining_a_drone_licence\"><\/span>Obtaining a drone licence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you fly a drone of <strong>less than<\/strong> <strong>250gr recreationally<\/strong><strong>, it is not mandatory<\/strong> to obtain a license to fly drones in Spain, although <strong>it is highly recommended that you obtain one<\/strong>. An <strong>aeronautical training in drones<\/strong> gives you <strong>security<\/strong> by knowing the rules and regulations of flight; apart from giving value to our hobby and profession.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you <strong>fly a drone professionally<\/strong> or your drone weighs more than 250 grams, it will be mandatory that you take at least the basic theoretical drone course offered by AESA (A1-A3) in order to obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seguridadaerea.gob.es\/es\/ambitos\/drones\/formacion-de-pilotos-a-distancia-uas-drones\/formacion-de-pilotos-uas-drones-en-categoria-rabiertar#Formaci%C3%B3n%20en%20subcategor%C3%ADa%20%E2%80%9Cabierta%E2%80%9D%20A1\/A3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">minimum license to fly drones in Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your <strong>flying scenarios become more intricate and more demanding<\/strong>, and depending on the type of drone you will be flying, you will need to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/sede.seguridadaerea.gob.es\/sede-aesa\/catalogo-de-procedimientos\/examen-de-pilotos-distancia-en-categor%C3%ADa-abierta-subcategor%C3%ADa-a2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">more specific piloting licences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drone_insurance\"><\/span>Drone insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/uav-insurance-espana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Obtaining third-party civil protection insurance for drones<\/a> is another very important requirement for <strong>flying a drone in Spain<\/strong>, as it will protect us legally from problems that we may cause to third parties during our operation with the UAS.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the amendment of the Air Navigation Act (art. 11 and 127), and the entry into force of the new Royal Decree for unmanned aircraft, it is <strong>compulsory to have insurance<\/strong> only for some drones and in specific categories of flight, see this information in the section of my article on <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/new-uas-royal-decree\/\">compulsory civil liability insurance in RD 517\/2024<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fines for flying drones<\/strong> will vary depending on the purpose of the operation and the MTOM of the aircraft being flown.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EASA establishes a minimum amount that a liability insurance has to cover, which is measured in SDRs (Special Drawing Rights), regardless of whether the operation is recreational or professional.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking into account that one SDR = \u20ac1.20, the amounts will be based on:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drones with a <strong>MTOM of less than 20Kg<\/strong>, and in accordance with <strong>Royal Decree 31\/2001<\/strong>, which sets out the Air Navigation Law, establishes a minimum amount for damages of <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">220,000 SDR = 264,000\u20ac<\/mark>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For <strong>drones with<\/strong> a <strong>MTOM <\/strong>(maximum take-off mass) of <strong>20Kg or more and up to<\/strong> <strong>500Kg<\/strong>, <strong>Regulation 785\/2004<\/strong> establishes a minimum damage amount of <mark style=\"background-color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">750,000 SDR = 90,000,000,000\u20ac<\/mark>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fly a drone in Spain, it is not necessary to have <strong>permanent insurance<\/strong>, only the appropriate insurance for each flight. Although I always advise to have one. <strong>Coverdrone <\/strong>is the one that offers you the best prices in the market.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_drone_regulations\"><\/span>Current drone regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing the <strong>drone regulations in force and respecting them<\/strong> is an essential requirement, as <strong>you will avoid causing problems<\/strong> to the environment around you, whether they are people or things, regardless of whether you have civil protection insurance or not.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>current drone regulations<\/strong> governing the use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) cover <strong>three flight categories<\/strong>: open, specific categories <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/specific-category-drones-sts01\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"8821\">STS-01<\/a> and STS-02, and certified. In this <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/drone-blog\/\">drone blog<\/a> we are going to deal only with the first two.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are just starting out in the world of drones, the category you are most interested in being aware of is the <strong>&#8216;open category&#8217;<\/strong>. This category is the most permissive or least restrictive and where you can fly without a permit. Very important to read about the <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/open-category-civil-drones\/\">&#8216;open&#8217; category of drones<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flying a drone in Spain is subject to regulations that depend on the <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/type-of-drones\/\">type of drone<\/a> you are flying, so <strong>check in this article<\/strong> which drone you want to fly before you start your operation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading enlaces-ancla\" id=\"donde-volar-dron\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowing_and_interpreting_drone_flight_zones\"><\/span>Knowing and interpreting drone flight zones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of the <strong>5 requirements to fly a drone in Spain<\/strong> that I have talked about in this article, this last one represents the practical part of all the others, and consists of <strong>familiarising yourself with the Enaire Drones map<\/strong>, which is fundamental for <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/where-flying-drones-spain\/\">where you can legally fly a drone in Spain<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/nuevo_mapa_enaire-1.jpg\" alt=\"New ENAIRE DRONES map new UAS geographic zones\" class=\"wp-image-7287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/nuevo_mapa_enaire-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/nuevo_mapa_enaire-1-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/nuevo_mapa_enaire-1-768x492.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partes-del-mapa-de-enaire-drones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parts_of_the_Enaire_Drones_map\"><\/span>Parts of the Enaire Drones map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the <strong>parts of this map that you need to be aware<\/strong> of and know how to <strong>interpret<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aerodromes, airports, ultralight activities and heliports<\/strong>: <strong>Aerodromes and heliports<\/strong> have more local control and some even have their own flight permit applications. They tend to be <strong>more lax<\/strong> in terms of requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prohibited<\/strong> (P), <strong>Restricted<\/strong> (R) and <strong>Dangerous<\/strong> (D) areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ZEPA areas<\/strong> (Special Bird Protection Areas)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zone restricted to photographic flight<\/strong> (ZRVF): Here you will be able to fly your drone but <strong>you will not be able to take picture<\/strong>s unless you have a permit approved by the Ministry. To get it, you must fill in this <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1kYt1Hb-G0w-WnAq_n2Mb8Id8HuVm-Rmh?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">application to fly in areas restricted to photographic flight<\/a> and send it to the <a href=\"mailto:cecaf@ea.mde.es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CECAF (Cartographic and Photographic Center &#8211; Air Force)<\/a>.<br\/>The response time of this organism is between 5-10 working days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NOTAM<\/strong> (<em>Notice To Airmen<\/em>): These are <strong>notifications<\/strong> issued by the different <strong>aeronautical authorities<\/strong> to inform pilots about <strong>changes or restrictions at airports<\/strong>, procedures or events along a route. These changes<strong> are temporary<\/strong> and have a start and end date and time. Would you like to know <a href=\"https:\/\/javiergomiz.com\/en\/notam-for-drones-spain\/\">how to interpret a NOTAM for drones in Spain<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Military zones<\/strong> <strong>Critical Infrastructure Protection<\/strong>, <strong>Environmental Protection<\/strong> and <strong>NOTAM<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What do you think of these 5 requirements to fly a drone in Spain? Have you flown in any other country and have an interesting comparative opinion to share? Tell us about it!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want me to do an <strong>article on how to interpret the Enaire Drones map<\/strong>, leave it in the comments. You can also send me <strong>any questions you may have<\/strong>, I will be happy to answer them.<br\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out what are the 5 minimum requirements to fly a drone in Spain. 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