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There are many ways in which drones can be used. If you also want to fly over geographical areas during operation, you may need to apply for a permit.

Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles which, together with the remote control, form an "Unmanned Aircraft System" (UAS). They offer you a wide range of possible applications, for example in the field of photography and videography, for rescuing fawns or surveying areas.

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

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

Geographical (UAS) areas that apply nationwide are, for example

• Federal highways,
• federal waterways or
• residential properties.

Do you want to fly over a geographical (UAS) area but are unable to obtain permission from the operator or the responsible authority? For example, do you want to operate your aircraft near airports or over residential properties without consent and at an altitude of less than 100 meters?
If you have a legitimate interest in doing so, you can obtain a permit to fly in geographical (UAS) areas from the relevant state aviation authority.

• Application to fly into a geographical UAS area
• Proof of air liability insurance
• if applicable:
  • Proof of competence A1/A3 or proof of competence A2 (remote pilot certificate A2)
  • Self-declaration of practical skills
  • site plan
  • Written consent from the owner of the property
  • Order from affected authorities, agencies or operators
  • Approval from German air traffic control
  • SORA risk assessment (SORA - Specific Operations Risk Assessment) with a detailed description of operations (ConOps)
  • Expert opinion on the suitability of the terrain and affected airspace
  • Further assessments and expert opinions, for example in the area of noise and nature conservation

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

There is no deadline.

• Contradiction

• Geographical authorization for unmanned aerial vehicles Issue
• Applying for entry into geographical areas with drones
• If a geographical UAS area (UAS ¬- Unmanned Aircraft System) is to be flown over when operating a drone, a permit may be required to fly into the geographical area
• Examples of geographical areas:
  • Federal highways
  • Federal waterways
  • Residential properties
• Entry into a geographical area or geographical areas must be requested in advance from the responsible authority
• 2 options:
  • General permission to fly into geographical areas
  • Individual permit for entry into a geographical area
• Required documents:
  • Main application: Operation of a UAS in geographical UAS areas
  • Proof of air liability insurance
  • if applicable
    • Proof of competence A1/A3 or proof of competence A2 (remote pilot certificate A2)
    • Self-declaration of practical skills
    • Site plan
    • Consent of the owner of the property
    • Order from affected authorities, bodies or operators
    • Risk assessment SORA (Specific Operational Risk Assessment)
    • Expert opinion on the suitability of the site and affected airspace
    • Further assessments and expert opinions, for example in the area of noise and nature conservation
• Prerequisites:
  • Sufficient air liability insurance
  • Required proof of competence
  • Documents that may be required, such as
    • German air traffic control clearance
    • written consent from the landowner of the property
  • intended operation and use of the airspace does not
    • lead to a danger to the safety of air traffic or
    • to a danger to public safety and order, in particular to violations of data protection and the protection of nature and the environment
• Responsible: locally competent state aviation authority