Check2FlyEuropean drone flight rules at a glance

Northern Europe

Denmark

Denmark applies the EU EASA framework but also imposes practical national requirements regarding consent to fly over residential property and uninvolved people, checking zones in Dronezoner, mandatory insurance and a flight log for drones over 250 g.

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 noteOperator registration is generally required unless the drone is a toy or weighs less than 250 g and has no sensor, e.g. a camera. Registration in one EASA state is recognised in other EASA states, so an EU pilot usually registers in their home country. In Denmark you must already have a third-party liability policy before registering; for drones over 250 g the minimum sum insured is 0.75 million SDR, i.e. about DKK 7 million.

Local points to double-check

Do not fly higher than 120 m above ground level and always keep VLOS.
Do not fly over gatherings of people or over public roads with a speed limit above 70 km/h. In Denmark, valid insurance is also required for flights with non-toy drones.
Flights in Dronezoner red zones - around public and military airfields and helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) landing platforms - are generally prohibited without prior approval from the aviation authority. The exact distances and conditions are set out in §9 and §10 of the Danish Order on drones.
In A3, keep at least 150 m from residential, commercial and recreational areas and apply the 1:1 rule with respect to uninvolved people.
If you plan to fly over a residential property or closer than 2.5 m to it, consent is required under the Danish consent rules. If there are uninvolved people in the operation area, you generally also need their explicit consent or must abort the flight.
Dronezoner is only a visual aid: before flying you must also check the zone conditions and current NOTAMs, because the map does not show all obstacles and restrictions.

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 you need operator registration for your drone and whether the operator number is marked on the drone.Step 2Confirm the required certificate: none for some drones up to 249 g, A1/A3 for many operations in the open category and A2 for C2 flights closer to uninvolved people.Step 3Verify in Dronezoner and NOTAMs whether there are geo-zones, time restrictions or additional conditions at the take-off site; remember that Dronezoner is only a supporting tool.Step 4Make sure you have the required consent if the flight concerns residential property, private premises or uninvolved people in the operation area, especially when overflying them or coming closer than 2.5 m to a residential property.Step 5If the drone weighs more than 250 g, keep a flight log; also check the validity of the insurance before take-off and remember that for drones over 250 g Droneregler indicates a minimum of 0.75 million SDR.

Official sources

Where to confirm current information

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

Authority websiteDanish Civil Aviation and Railway AuthorityOpen source Flight mapDronezonerOpen source

Information sources

Droneregler: guide for recreational pilots Droneregler: certificate overview Droneregler: operator registration Droneregler: guide to Dronezoner Droneregler: rules for obtaining flight permission

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Important

Check2Fly provides a simplified overview and does not replace official aviation regulations or current airspace data. Always verify local restrictions in official sources before flying.