Authorization process in the "open" drone category
- In Switzerland there are areas where flying drones is prohibited or only possible with a permit. As a drone pilot, you are obliged to inform yourself about the applicable area restrictions before each drone flight.
- Sensitive areas include airfields, nature reserves, nuclear power plants, wind turbines, correctional facilities, hospitals with helipads and military infrastructure.
- Within a radius of 5 km around airfields and heliports, a permit is required to operate a drone weighing 0.25 kg or more. The SFO (Special Flight Office) tool helps drone operators to obtain a flight permit from skyguide.
- The FOCA may issue permits for special flights. For example, for flights in the immediate vicinity of crowds.
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| Contacts Airports, airfields and heliports. |
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| For Skyguide flight permits. |
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| Responsible for special permissions. |
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| Guidance for the safe operation of drones. |
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| DJI GEO system with flight restriction zones. |
Permit scheme for drone flights around airfields
