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Lithuania
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by TKA/LTSA
Lithuania applies the EASA standard; responsibility is split between the LTSA (aviation safety) and the TKA (drone operator registration).
Registration system on tka.lt; indicative cost 31 EUR according to secondary sources.
A1/A3 certificate (and possibly A2) through the TKA system.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Maximum altitude 120m and standard EASA safety distances; specific details on forbidden zones not confirmed by a primary source.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
The exact registration cost and details on forbidden zones are not confirmed by a direct official source: the tka.lt site is protected by anti-bot measures that block automated verification (tried repeatedly, including via cache). The split of roles between TKA and LTSA should also be manually re-checked.
Verify officially before flying
Source: Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA — Transport Competence Agency)
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 Lithuania, the official reference remains Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA — Transport Competence Agency). Registration system on tka.lt; indicative cost 31 EUR according to secondary sources.
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 Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA — Transport Competence Agency). A1/A3 certificate (and possibly A2) through the TKA system.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.