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Southern Europe

Andorra

Andorra updated its drone rules in September 2025, harmonising national rules with the European classification of classes and operation categories. Before each flight you must check not only the open category conditions but also local prohibited zones, drone identification requirements, third-party liability insurance and whether the planned flight requires authorisation from the ministry of transport.

Altitude: 120 m AGLRegistration: May be required depending on the operation or aircraft.

Flight rules

Quick overview for this country

This is a short overview of the most important requirements. Always confirm details and exceptions in official sources.

Registration requiredYes, depending on the operation or equipment.

Training requiredYes, often needed for compliance in the open category.

Maximum altitude120 m AGL

Camera / registration noteIf the drone weighs more than 250 g, it must be identified to the Government of Andorra and carry the regulatory third-party liability insurance. The AAA FAQ also states that a drone manufactured on or after 1 January 2024 should have active remote identification. For models above class C0 or for flights above 50 m, proof of pilot competency appropriate to the drone class and the operation category is required.

Local points to double-check

In the recreational and open category you must keep VLOS, not exceed 120 m AGL, not fly over concentrations of people and not carry dangerous goods. The minimum operator age in the open and specific categories is 16.
If the drone weighs more than 250 g, it must be identified to the Government of Andorra and you must hold the required third-party liability policy. A drone manufactured on or after 1 January 2024 should have active remote identification.
For drones above class C0 or for flights above 50 m you must demonstrate pilot competency appropriate to the class and the operation category. Within the basic scope of C0 and up to 50 m, a pilot certificate is not required.
If a recreational or professional flight does not fall within the open category, authorisation from the ministry responsible for transport is required, together with a risk assessment and mitigation appropriate to the scenario.
In the open category, prior contact with Heliand is recommended if the altitude or operation area could conflict with helicopter rescue flights. If a helicopter appears, the operator should immediately bring the drone down and wait for it to pass.
Without explicit permission you may not fly over designated sensitive buildings, borders, the national heliport, the hospital, fire stations and the Sorteny, Comapedrosa and Madriu-Perafita-Claror nature parks. These parks also require separate consent from the ministry responsible for the environment.
Flying over private property is not in itself prohibited, but taking off and landing from private land requires the owner's consent. Privacy and data protection must also be respected.
For commercial flights carried out in the open category there is no prior authorisation, but the operator must submit operational statistics to the ministry of transport every year.

Pre-flight checklist

Check everything before takeoff

Tick off the steps to verify the most important points before the flight.

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Step 1Check whether the flight falls within the open category and whether the plan does not breach local restricted or prohibited zones or sensitive areas.Step 2If the drone weighs more than 250 g, confirm identification to the Government of Andorra, a valid third-party liability policy and - for newer models - the required active remote identification.Step 3Verify whether pilot competency is required for the drone class and the planned altitude, especially for flights above 50 m or drones above class C0.Step 4If the operation could conflict with rescue flights, contact Heliand before take-off and keep the contact number for the given flight to hand.Step 5If the flight is professional, commercial or does not fall within the open category, prepare an authorisation request to the competent ministry of transport; for commercial flights in the open category account for the subsequent annual statistics reporting.Step 6Before take-off, check the latest AAA FAQ, the conditions of prohibited zones and whether take-off or landing from private land has the owner's consent.

Official sources

Where to confirm current information

Open the authority or official flight map to confirm zones and current restrictions.

Authority websiteAutoritat Aeronautica Andorrana / Govern d'AndorraOpen source Flight mapGovern d'Andorra / AAA drone guidanceOpen source

Information sources

Govern d'Andorra: air transport and drone FAQ AAA: drone FAQ 2025 Govern d'Andorra: 2025 drone regulation update

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