Europe
Luxembourg
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by DAC
Luxembourg fully applies the EASA framework. The national authority is the Direction de l'Aviation Civile (DAC): the up-to-date list of geographic zones where flying is allowed is published live on the Geoportail, updated every 5 minutes.
Mandatory for drones ≥250 g or fitted with a camera/sensors, via MyGuichet.lu, cost €10/year.
A1/A3 certificate for the basic Open category; A2 for operations closer to people. From 2026, minors aged 14-15 are allowed with parental consent, limited to A3.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: UAS geographic zones published dynamically on the Geoportail, updated every 5 minutes: always check before every flight.
Verify officially before flying
Source: Direction de l'Aviation Civile (DAC — Directorate of Civil Aviation)
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 Luxembourg, the official reference remains Direction de l'Aviation Civile (DAC — Directorate of Civil Aviation), also via Geoportail UAS. Mandatory for drones ≥250 g or fitted with a camera/sensors, via MyGuichet.lu, cost €10/year.
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 Direction de l'Aviation Civile (DAC — Directorate of Civil Aviation), also via Geoportail UAS. A1/A3 certificate for the basic Open category; A2 for operations closer to people. From 2026, minors aged 14-15 are allowed with parental consent, limited to A3.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.