Geografische Genehmigung für unbemannte Fluggeräte Erteilung

• Language: de-DE
  Description:
  Title: Section 21i paragraph 1 of the Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO)
  URL: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/luftvo_2015/__21i.html
• Language: de-DE
  Description:
  Title: Section 21h paragraphs 3 and 4 of the Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO)
  URL: https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/luftvo_2015/__21h.html
• Language: de-DE
  Description:
  Title: Article 15 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 of 24 May 2019 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft
  URL: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX%3A32019R0947&from=EN
• Language: de-DE
  Description:
  Title: Common principles of the Federal Government and the states for the operation of unmanned aircraft
  URL: https://dipul.de/homepage/de/aktuelle-meldungen/gemeinsame-grundsaetze-des-bundes-und-der-laender/grundsaetze-unbemannte-luftfahrzeuge.pdf

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

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.

• 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

• 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

There is no deadline.

• Contradiction

• Geographical authorisation for unmanned aircraft
• Apply to enter geographical areas with drones
• If a drone is to be operated over a geographical UAS area (UAS – Unmanned Aircraft System), a permit to enter the geographical area may be required
• Examples of geographical areas:
  • Federal highways
  • Federal waterways
  • Residential properties
• Entry into a geographical area or areas must be requested in advance from the relevant authority
• 2 options:
  • General permission to enter geographical areas
  • Individual permit to enter a geographical area
• Required documents:
  • Main application: Operation of a UAS in geographical UAS areas
  • 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
    • Consent of the property owner
    • Order from affected authorities, bodies or operators
    • Risk assessment SORA (Specific Operational Risk Assessment)
    • Report on the suitability of the site and affected airspace
    • Further assessments and reports, for example in the areas of noise and nature conservation
• Requirements:
  • sufficient aviation liability insurance
  • required proof of competence
  • Documents that may be necessary, such as:
    • Release German Air Traffic Control
    • written consent of the property owner
  • 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
• Responsible: locally responsible state aviation authority