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Monaco

Monaco does not work like a typical EASA country for civil drone flights. Apart from very light recreational models under 100 g, practically every drone flight first requires an annual agrément issued by the Direction de l'Aviation Civile, and then a separate authorisation before each flight via the FlySafe system.

Altitude: Depends on authorisationRegistration: 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 altitudeDepends on authorisation

Camera / registration noteIn Monaco there is no simple recreational model as in EASA states. For drones over 100 g you need an operator agrément, a list of approved pilots and drones, and consent before each flight. In the documentation you must demonstrate, among other things, an electronic signalling system compatible with FlySafe and, for drones over 700 g, also documentation of an installed parachute.

Local points to double-check

Aeromodels used solely for recreation or sport, without a geolocation module and with a mass under 100 g, are generally allowed without an agrément, except in the vicinity of the Palais Princier, the Place du Palais and the area within 150 m of the heliport.
Every drone over 100 g is subject to the Monegasque system: the operator must have an agrément valid for 1 year, listing the approved pilots and drones, and before each flight a separate authorisation must be obtained.
The official procedure also requires the applicant to be 18 or over at the time of the agrément application.
Authorised drones must have an electronic or digital signalling system compatible with the Principality's identification system, an operator identification plate, and for drones over 700 g also a parachute documented in the dossier.
Under decree 2021-532, in principle only professional-use drones may fly over the entire Principality of Monaco, unless the Minister of State grants an exception.
Night flights are prohibited, only flights within direct visual line of sight are allowed, and thermal-powered drones are prohibited in Monegasque airspace.
If a flight involves photography or filming, an additional prise de vue consent procedure applies; a flight without photos also requires contacting the DAC if it does not fall within the exception for models under 100 g.
In Monaco, the starting point should be restrictive: if the drone does not fall within the narrow exception for models under 100 g, you should assume that the operation is not permitted without a prior agrément and flight authorisation.

Pre-flight checklist

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Step 1If the drone weighs 100 g or more, assume you need an operator agrément and do not plan a flight without the prior procedure at the DAC.Step 2Check whether the operator meets the 18+ condition and whether the dossier contains the required data on pilots, drones, operator identification and, where applicable, a parachute for drones over 700 g.Step 3Check whether the planned flight involves filming or photography, because then an additional prise de vue authorisation is required.Step 4Verify that the drone meets the Monegasque technical conditions, including FlySafe compatibility and the ban on thermal propulsion.Step 5Avoid the area of the Palais Princier, the Place du Palais and the 150 m zone around the heliport even for the lightest recreational models.Step 6In case of doubt, contact the Direction de l'Aviation Civile directly at drones-daci@gouv.mc before bringing the drone into Monaco.

Official sources

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Authority websiteDirection de l'Aviation Civile de MonacoOpen source Flight mapFlySafe MonacoOpen source

Information sources

Monaco Government: new regulations on use of drones Monaco service-public: approval to operate drones Journal de Monaco: Ministerial Decree 2021-532 Monaco DAC contact page

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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.