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Drone Regulations in Italy & Airspace No-Fly Map

Complete guide to drone laws and aerial filming permissions in Italy. Learn about Open category regulations, the interactive geozone suite with live airspace inspection by ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile), and how Drone Department executes commercial cinema operations under the EASA Specific Category.

Let op: Deze interactieve kaart dient als eerste oriëntatie en indicatie en is niet bedoeld voor het definitief plannen van drone missies. Raadpleeg voor het vliegen altijd de officiële AIP, actuele NOTAMs en nationale geozoneportalen van de bevoegde autoriteit (ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile)).
Airspace Layers:
CTR / No-Fly Zone Open Category (Max 120m) Click anywhere on the map for live inspection

Open Category Drone Rules (A1, A2, A3)

What applies to recreational pilots, hobbyists, and standard drone operators in Italy?

  • Maximum altitude is 120 meters AGL in uncontrolled airspace.
  • Flying over historical city centers (Rome, Florence, Venice) and archaeological parks is strictly prohibited in Open.
  • Operations in military firing ranges (Salto di Quirra, Capo Teulada, Aviano) are strictly prohibited.
  • QR-code operator registration on D-Flight and liability insurance from 0 grams is mandatory.
  • Enforcement by Carabinieri and ENAC is rigorous with severe fines for unauthorized flights.
Commercial filming or operating outside Open rules? Filming in populated urban centers, at night, within controlled CTR airspace, or with full-frame cinema drones is strictly prohibited in Open and legally requires an EASA Specific authorization. See how Drone Department executes these flights with full compliance.

Commercial & Cinema Shoots (EASA Specific)

When do you need the EASA Specific Category and Drone Department in Italy?

Productions at Lake Como, Venice, Rome, Tuscany, or the Dolomites require EASA Specific clearances and ENAC flight plans. Drone Department coordinates all operational risk assessments and permissions.

  • Filming in urban centers, ports, and cultural heritage locations
  • Night operations and advanced EVLOS / cinema FPV shoots
  • Full-frame 8K cinema drones (DJI Inspire 3 ProRes RAW)
  • Cross-border Standard Scenario (STS) and fast-track ATC approvals
Full Production Support: We handle all operational risk assessments and flight permits across Italy.
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