Europe
Czech Republic
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by CAA-CZ
The Czech Republic has applied the common European regulation since 2020. Since September 2025 the old DronView system has been replaced by DroneMap, the digital tool for planning flights and checking geographic zones.
Mandatory per the EASA standard; identification number to be affixed to the drone. Official registration portal: dron.caa.gov.cz (CAA-CZ).
A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Mandatory check on DroneMap (dronemap.gov.cz) before every flight. Night flying in the Open category is allowed with anti-collision lights, per the standard EASA rule: a specific ban was only in force until July 2022.
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Source: CAA-CZ — Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic
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 Czech Republic, the official reference remains CAA-CZ — Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic, also via DroneMap. Mandatory per the EASA standard; identification number to be affixed to the drone. Official registration portal: dron.caa.gov.cz (CAA-CZ).
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 CAA-CZ — Civil Aviation Authority of the Czech Republic, also via DroneMap. 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.