Guides, regulations and news, from your first flight to advanced operations.
Operator registration, pilot competency, geo-zones, the 120 m limit, distance rules, insurance and Remote ID. Seven things every drone pilot must cover.
From idea to legal flight: register as an operator, pass the free A1/A3 online test, sit the A2 exam, costs and 5-year validity. The full EASA licensing path in one place.
How many questions, what pass mark, how to prepare and what to expect on the A2 exam. A concrete, step-by-step preparation plan.
Remote ID explained for EASA drone pilots: what it broadcasts, which drones need it, and how it fits Regulation 2019/947. A clear, practical overview.
How data protection and privacy law apply when you fly a camera drone, what GDPR means for aerial footage, and how to stay compliant across EASA states in 2026.
Understand drone insurance in Europe, the difference between liability and hull cover, what EASA rules require, and how to choose the right policy.
How the GDPR applies to commercial drone footage in Europe, when you are a data controller, your lawful basis, and how to handle aerial data properly in 2026.
What a drone service contract should cover in Europe, from scope and payment to weather, liability and data, so you get paid and stay protected in 2026.
How to invoice for drone work in Europe, what a compliant invoice needs, handling VAT and deposits, and keeping records that tax authorities accept in 2026.
When and how to report a drone accident or incident in the EU: EASA occurrence reporting, what counts, deadlines and your obligations as a pilot in 2026.
Can you fly a drone over roads and motorways in the EU? How EASA rules on uninvolved people, distraction and road authority permissions apply in 2026.
How far from an airport can you fly a drone? How EASA geographical zones, control zones and airport rules define drone no-fly areas, explained for 2026.
How high can you fly a drone in the EU? The 120 metre EASA limit, how it is measured, exceptions near obstacles, and Specific category rules for 2026.
Can you fly a drone in an EU national park? How EASA geographical zones, park bylaws and wildlife rules combine to restrict flights, explained for pilots in 2026.
Can you legally fly a drone over private property in the EU? How EASA airspace rules, privacy law and national trespass rules interact for pilots in 2026.
