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Romania
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by AACR
Romania applies the EASA standard; the operator-registration requirement (unique UAS code) has been in force since 1 January 2023. ROMATSA manages a dedicated map of forbidden zones and real-time NOTAMs, mandatory to check even for drones <250 g.
Mandatory on uas.caa.ro for drones ≥250 g since 1 January 2023; indicative cost ~90 EUR + VAT not reconfirmed by a direct official source in this check.
Standard EASA A1/A3 certificate; additional Ministry of Defence authorization required for military zones.
Mandatory for drones >20kg under the general EU regulation.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Mandatory check of the ROMATSA map for CTR zones, military areas and active NOTAMs, even for drones under 250 g.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
The 2023 registration requirement is confirmed (uas.caa.ro), but the official AACR site blocked automated access in this check: the exact fee and operational details still need direct reconfirmation.
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Source: AACR — Autoritatea Aeronautică Civilă Română (Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority)
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 Romania, the official reference remains AACR — Autoritatea Aeronautică Civilă Română (Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority), also via ROMATSA Flight Plan. Mandatory on uas.caa.ro for drones ≥250 g since 1 January 2023; indicative cost ~90 EUR + VAT not reconfirmed by a direct official source in this check.
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 AACR — Autoritatea Aeronautică Civilă Română (Romanian Civil Aeronautical Authority), also via ROMATSA Flight Plan. Standard EASA A1/A3 certificate; additional Ministry of Defence authorization required for military zones.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.