For Pilots
For pilots: legislation, rules and PDF guides (EU / CZ / AT / DE)
(OPEN A1/A3, FPV, geo-zones, cities, nature, national restrictions)
Flying a drone is more accessible than ever — but at the same time, it is increasingly difficult to clearly understand what is permitted, what is prohibited, and which restrictions apply in individual EU countries.
That is exactly why this section exists: a long-term, clear and easy-to-follow hub for pilots who want to fly legally, safely, and without unnecessary problems.
This page serves as a main reference point for:
That is exactly why this section exists: a long-term, clear and easy-to-follow hub for pilots who want to fly legally, safely, and without unnecessary problems.
This page serves as a main reference point for:
- recreational pilots,
- FPV pilots,
- professionals,
- tourists arriving to the EU,
- and pilots who fly only occasionally.
🛡️ Legal notice
The information on this page:
- is not legal advice,
- is not a reproduction of laws or regulations,
- is not an official statement of any authority,
- does not replace the pilot’s obligation to verify current rules.
The pilot always bears full responsibility for the flight, preparation, and verification of current restrictions.
📘 What is DronDelivery.eu
DronDelivery.eu is a parallel project of FPVVIDEO.cz that:
- does not deliver parcels,
- but delivers knowledge,
- provides practical PDF guides for individual countries,
- explains rules without legal jargon and without complicated “lawyer language”,
- and helps pilots understand OPEN A1/A3, FPV, and national restrictions.
PDF guides are available in:
- 🇨🇿 Czech
- 🇬🇧 English
- 🇩🇪 German
The project is gradually expanding to more European countries — always as separate overviews and PDFs for a specific state.
The goal is to build a long-term, sustainable and language-accessible source for pilots from the EU and from around the world.
🌍 Legislation by country (CZ / Austria / Germany)
(more countries will be added over time)
Below you will find an overview of rules for each state, including links to detailed articles and PDF guides.
Below you will find an overview of rules for each state, including links to detailed articles and PDF guides.
🇨🇿 Flying a drone in the Czech Republic (OPEN A1/A3, FPV, geo-zones)
- OPEN A1/A3 rules in the Czech Republic
- flying in cities (Prague, Brno, Ostrava…)
- flying in nature and protected areas
- FPV operation and obligations
- airspace maps
- national restrictions beyond EU rules
🔗 Note about opening the PDF guides
Clicking the link will open a new page on DronDelivery.eu, which will automatically redirect you to our official sales profile on Gumroad, where the PDF guides are securely available for download.
🇦🇹 Flying a drone in Austria (OPEN A1/A3, FPV, Alps, tourist areas)
- why Austria is one of the strictest places in the EU
- flying in the Alps and mountain valleys
- tourist areas and risks
- FPV in Austria
- national restrictions beyond EASA
🔗 Note about opening the PDF guides
Clicking the link will open a new page on DronDelivery.eu, which will automatically redirect you to our official sales profile on Gumroad, where the PDF guides are securely available for download.
🇩🇪 Flying a drone in Germany (OPEN A1/A3, FPV, DIPUL, cities, nature)
- German national restrictions
- DIPUL – mandatory geo-zone system
- flying in cities (Berlin, Munich, Hamburg…)
- flying in nature and protected areas
- FPV operation and risks
- differences between EU rules and the German reality
🔗 Note about opening the PDF guides
Clicking the link will open a new page on DronDelivery.eu, which will automatically redirect you to our official sales profile on Gumroad, where the PDF guides are securely available for download.
🧭 What is OPEN A1/A3 – quick orientation
- difference between A1 and A3
- what you may / may not do
- FPV and VLOS
- geo-zones
- national exceptions
- what to check before a flight
🏙️ Flying in cities – legislation and risks
- risk to people
- privacy
- infrastructure
- differences between countries
- why cities are the highest-risk environment
🌲 Flying in nature – legislation and restrictions
- protected areas
- disturbing wildlife
- seasonal restrictions
- national parks
- why “empty” does not mean “permitted”
🎥 FPV operation – specific rules
- FPV is not a separate category
- observer requirement
- high-risk environments
- differences between countries
- why FPV requires a different approach
📄 PDF guides (CZ / EN / DE)
Czech Republic
Austria
Germany
Each guide includes:
Austria
Germany
- OPEN A1/A3
- FPV bonus
- national restrictions
- typical situations
- what you may / may not do / what to watch out for
- practical examples
🔗 Note about opening the PDF guides
Clicking the link will open a new page on DronDelivery.eu, which will automatically redirect you to our official sales profile on Gumroad, where the PDF guides are securely available for download.
🇮🇹 Flying drones in Italy (OPEN A1/A3, ENAC, strict regulations)
Italy is one of the most restrictive countries in the EU for drone pilots. Although it formally follows the OPEN A1/A3 framework, the reality is much stricter – dense geozones, active enforcement, and high fines.
In the dedicated article, you’ll find a breakdown of ENAC rules, real-world scenarios, and situations where pilots commonly run into serious issues.
👉 Read: Italy 2026 – the ultimate drone pilot guide
👉 A PDF guide for Italy (CZ/EN/DE) is also available on DronDelivery.eu
🔗 Note about opening PDF guides
Clicking the link will open a new page on DronDelivery.eu, which will automatically redirect you to our official Gumroad profile, where the PDF guides are securely available for download.
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Before you start your motors for the first time this season, make sure your knowledge reflects the current regulatory situation in the airspace across Central Europe. From mandatory Remote ID requirements to the specifics of DroneMap.gov.cz, DIPUL and Dronespace, the differences between the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria are significant in 2026. Do not leave anything to chance and review our authoritative document for this year.