Am I allowed to fly a drone in Denmark?
Yes — you may fly a drone under the common EU drone rules, administered by the Transport Authority. You must register as an operator if the drone has a camera or weighs over 250 g. Small camera-less toy drones under 250 g need no registration. In the open category you must pass an A1/A3 online drone certificate, and to fly closer to people (A2) an additional certificate is required. The certificates are valid for 5 years. The age limit is 15. There are no-fly zones near airports, military and prisons, and city zones can be restricted — check the drone-zone app.
📋 The rules
- Registration if camera or over 250 g
- Toy drones under 250 g without camera: no registration
- Open category requires an A1/A3 drone certificate
- The certificates are valid for 5 years
- No-fly zones near airports, military and prisons
🔓 Exceptions
- Toy drones under 250 g without a camera are exempt from registration
- Indoor flight is outside the rules
- The Specific and Certified categories need separate authorisation
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Fines for flying unregistered, without a drone certificate or in a no-fly zone. The old national drone declaration expired at the turn of 2025/2026.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I fly a drone in Denmark?
Yes, under the common EU drone rules. You must register as an operator if the drone has a camera or weighs over 250 g.
Must I register?
Yes, if the drone has a camera or weighs over 250 g. Small toy drones under 250 g without a camera need no registration.
Must I have a drone certificate?
Yes. The open category requires an A1/A3 certificate, and to fly closer to people an additional certificate is required.
How old must I be?
The age limit is 15 to fly in the open category.
Where can I not fly?
There are no-fly zones near airports, military and prisons, and city zones can be restricted.
🔎 Common searches
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