Check2FlyEuropean drone flight rules at a glance

Central Europe

Slovakia

Slovakia applies the common EASA rules, but bases flight practice on the requirements of the Dopravný úrad (Transport Authority), national Geo-Zones and a formal approach to exams and specific-category operations. In practice, before every flight you must check not only the open-category conditions but also the current geographical zones, AUP/UUP, the AIP SR and local conditions.

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 required for drones from 250 g, for drones with a sensor capable of collecting personal data, and for all operations in the specific category. When registering, a non-EU operator in Slovakia files the application on paper or in person and pays a fee of EUR 35. After registration, the operator number must be placed on the drone, and the full string with three secret digits uploaded to Remote ID if the drone supports it.

Local points to double-check

Do not fly higher than 120 m above the nearest point of the earth's surface, keep VLOS, and do not carry dangerous goods or drop anything.
During night flights in the open category, a green flashing light must be activated on the drone.
Many operations in the open category require an A1/A3 certificate; the A2 subcategory requires completing A1/A3, practical self-training, and an additional theory exam taken in person in Bratislava.
In Slovakia, UAS geographical zones are published by the Dopravný úrad as official Geo-Zones and must be checked before every flight; the current set of geo-zones is published as being in force from 14 July 2025.
In airport controlled airspace (CTR), without approval you may fly in the open category only farther than 5.6 km from the airport reference point and only up to 30 m in height. Within an ATZ, a flight is possible only with the airport operator's consent.
In class G airspace, a flight is possible only up to 120 m above the highest obstacle located within 30 m of the drone.
Before a flight in restricted airspace, you must check whether the zone is active in the AUP and UUP reports of the Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic, and for full operational information use the AIP SR, NOTAMs and the electronic VFR manual.
In areas where the third or a higher degree of nature protection applies, the consent of the nature protection authority is required.
All UAS operators subject to registration under Article 14 of Regulation 2019/947 must hold valid third-party liability insurance during all UAS operations.
If the flight does not meet the conditions of the open category, the operation moves to the specific category and requires an operational authorisation, and for selected risk profiles also ConOps documentation and a SORA or PDRA analysis.

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 operator must be registered in Slovakia or another appropriate EU state and whether the operator number is placed on the drone; for a non-EU operator, factor in the EUR 35 fee.Step 2Confirm the required pilot competencies: A1/A3 for many flights in the open category and A2 if the planned operation is to be carried out in the A2 subcategory.Step 3Verify the current Geo-Zones, AUP/UUP, AIP SR, NOTAMs and local airspace restrictions before take-off.Step 4If you plan a flight in a CTR, check the 5.6 km distance from the ARP and the 30 m limit; if the flight is in an ATZ, obtain the airport operator's consent.Step 5If you plan a night flight, make sure the drone has an active green flashing light and that the flight still meets the conditions of the open category.Step 6Make sure the operator holds valid liability insurance throughout the whole operation.Step 7If the flight does not fall within the open category, prepare the appropriate process for the specific category, including the required documents, insurance and any SORA or PDRA analysis.

Official sources

Where to confirm current information

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

Authority websiteDopravny urad / Transport AuthorityOpen source Flight mapNSAT Geo-ZonesOpen source

Information sources

NSAT: unmanned aviation NSAT: registration of UAS operator NSAT: open category NSAT: remote pilot exam NSAT: Geo-Zones NSAT: flight conditions NSAT: UAS pre-flight check NSAT: insurance NSAT: specific category

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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.