Europe
Belgium
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by DGTA/BCAA
Belgium follows the EASA standard with a notable local addition according to industry sources: third-party liability insurance would be mandatory for all operators, even in the Open category. The official geographic zone map is managed by skeyes.
Mandatory on drones.mobilit.fgov.be from 250 g upward, or below that threshold if fitted with a camera/sensor.
A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard.
Industry sources report a third-party liability insurance requirement even for recreational use, but this is not confirmed by a direct official source.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Official geo-zone map at map.droneguide.be (managed by skeyes), with green/yellow/red zones.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
Registration fees and the insurance requirement for recreational use are not confirmed by a direct government source: the official site (mobilit.belgium.be) blocks automated access with a CAPTCHA. Worth checking manually on the site's 'Assurances' FAQ page.
Verify officially before flying
Source: DGTA — Direction Générale Transport Aérien (Directorate General for Air Transport)
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 Belgium, the official reference remains DGTA — Direction Générale Transport Aérien (Directorate General for Air Transport), also via Droneguide. Mandatory on drones.mobilit.fgov.be from 250 g upward, or below that threshold if fitted with a camera/sensor.
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 DGTA — Direction Générale Transport Aérien (Directorate General for Air Transport), also via Droneguide. A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.