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The drone report: what hobby pilots need to know

Uniform rules apply to drone pilots throughout the EU - but they are not straightforward.

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More and more Austrians are taking to the skies with drones - but getting started is complicated. There are regulatory hurdles, risk classifications, a comprehensive registration requirement and a partial certification requirement. On top of this, the drone market, which is dominated by just a few companies, offers a wide range of different models, not all of which are suitable for every application scenario. Krone+ brings light into the drone jungle.

For three years now, there have been uniform EU-wide rules for drone pilots, compliance with which is monitored by the national aviation authorities - in our case, Austro Control. But the rules are complicated: There is also a registration requirement for mini drones, for example, if they are equipped with cameras. A minimum pilot age, a driving license requirement for many models and an insurance obligation further complicate things. We reveal how you can stay on the safe side - and which drones you can still fly without registration.