Europe
Andorra
New national regulation (2025), voluntarily aligned with EU 2019/945-947
In late 2025 Andorra approved a new drone regulation aligned with the EU categories (Open/Specific/Certified), while formally remaining outside the EU/EASA.
Explicitly stated in the new regulation.
Mandatory for drones between 250 g and 25 kg, with an identification tag; changes must be reported within 5 days.
An appropriate pilot certificate is required for drones above class C0 or flights above 50 m; minimum age 16; temporary recognition of foreign EASA certifications.
Mandatory for drones over 250 g: minimum 220,000 SDR, or 750,000 SDR over 20 kg.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: 13 explicit forbidden zones: government buildings, Casa de la Vall, border crossings, the Palace of Justice, the hospital, the national heliport, and three natural parks.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
The old official link (transports.ad) now redirects to a generic page with no drone content: replaced with the flight-authorization procedure page, though it still cites the 2016 regulation rather than the new Decret 316/2025 — the e-tramits platform doesn't appear updated yet. This entry's specific figures (altitude, weight thresholds, insurance amounts) come from the new decree but weren't reconfirmed line-by-line against the official BOPA text in this check.
Verify officially before flying
Source: Govern d'Andorra — Secretaria d'Estat de Transports i Mobilitat (Andorran Government — State Secretariat for Transport and Mobility)
Last checked: 2026-09
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Why registration exists
Operator registration exists for accountability: if a drone causes an incident or enters a restricted zone, the authority needs to be able to trace it back to whoever was flying it. You usually get an identification number (operator ID) to physically attach to the drone, valid for every drone the same person owns. The cost is often minimal or free, and it applies to visiting tourists too, not just residents. For Andorra, the official reference remains Govern d'Andorra — Secretaria d'Estat de Transports i Mobilitat (Andorran Government — State Secretariat for Transport and Mobility). Mandatory for drones between 250 g and 25 kg, with an identification tag; changes must be reported within 5 days.
How this usually works
Here the requirement depends on factors like the drone's weight, distance from people, or use case (recreational vs. commercial). The note above describes the most common case: if your situation is different, check the official source to see exactly which scenario applies to you before flying. The exam and certificate are handled by Govern d'Andorra — Secretaria d'Estat de Transports i Mobilitat (Andorran Government — State Secretariat for Transport and Mobility). An appropriate pilot certificate is required for drones above class C0 or flights above 50 m; minimum age 16; temporary recognition of foreign EASA certifications.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.