Check2FlyEuropean drone flight rules at a glance

Northern Europe

Sweden

Sweden applies the common EASA rules, but flight practice is based on the tools of Transportstyrelsen, the Drönarsidan and the LFV Dronechart map. In practice, before every flight you must check not only the open-category conditions but also local airspace restrictions, the requirements for network ID and the separate rules for publishing aerial photographs.

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 in the Drönarsidan is required for drones from 250 g, for drones capable of exceeding 80 J of kinetic energy, for drones with a camera, audio recording or another sensor, and for all operations in the specific category. A drone that requires registration must be marked with the operator ID and, if possible, programmed with the same network ID. The operator ID remains valid until deregistration, but in Sweden there is an annual registration fee.

Local points to double-check

Do not fly higher than 120 m above the ground, keep VLOS, and do not carry dangerous goods or drop anything.
In Sweden, many flights with a drone of MTOM above 250 g require an A1/A3 certificate. A certificate from another EASA state is recognised in Sweden.
Before every flight you must check the LFV Dronechart, because it is the primary tool for assessing zones, airports and local airspace restrictions in Sweden.
The operator ID must be placed on the drone so that it is legible at least on the ground without tools other than glasses or contact lenses; a QR code is acceptable. The full operator string together with the three random characters must be uploaded to the electronic identification system if the drone supports it.
Registration via the e-service is available to a private person who is at least 18 years old and registered in Sweden. A person outside this model applies manually or registers in their country of residence in the EU/EEA.
In Sweden, separate rules apply to the publication of aerial photographs and material. A legal drone flight alone does not yet mean you may freely publish the material produced without checking the rules on the dissemination of aerial photographs.
If the flight does not meet the conditions of the open category, the operation moves to the specific category and requires the appropriate process with Transportstyrelsen.

Pre-flight checklist

Check everything before takeoff

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

0/6 done

Step 1Check whether the operator must be registered in the Drönarsidan and whether the operator ID is correctly marked on the drone.Step 2Confirm the required pilot competencies: A1/A3 for many flights with a drone above 250 g, and the appropriate privileges if the flight is to go beyond the open category.Step 3Verify the LFV Dronechart and local airspace restrictions for the flight location before take-off.Step 4If the drone supports electronic identification, upload to it the full operator number together with the three additional characters.Step 5Remember that the operator ID does not expire automatically, but if you are registered on 1 January, an annual registration fee is charged.Step 6If you plan to publish material, check the separate Swedish rules on the dissemination of aerial photographs.

Official sources

Where to confirm current information

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

Authority websiteTransportstyrelsenOpen source Flight mapLFV DronechartOpen source

Information sources

Transportstyrelsen: dronare Transportstyrelsen: operator registration Transportstyrelsen: guide to UAS operations in Sweden Transportstyrelsen: operator register Transportstyrelsen: drones - unmanned aircraft LFV Dronechart

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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.