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Drone Regulations in Monaco & Airspace No-Fly Map

Complete guide to drone laws and aerial filming permissions in Monaco. Learn about Open category regulations, the interactive geozone suite with live airspace inspection by Direction de l'Aviation Civile (DAC Monaco), 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 (Direction de l'Aviation Civile (DAC Monaco)).
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 Monaco?

  • Recreational drone flying (Open category) is 100% prohibited throughout the Principality of Monaco.
  • There is NO Open Category in Monaco: every drone operation requires formal ministerial clearance from DAC Monaco and Public Security.
  • Applications must be submitted at least 15 working days in advance with detailed operational risk assessments.
  • Commercial pilots must hold certified EASA Specific credentials and specialized insurance.
  • Strict enforcement with immediate equipment confiscation and severe criminal 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 Monaco?

Drone Department has filmed in Monaco, including productions for the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix drone shows. We coordinate ministerial approvals directly with DAC Monaco.

  • 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 Monaco.
European Track Record

Planning a drone production in Monaco?

Drone Department operates certified cinema crews across Europe. View our Monaco F1 drone cinematography.

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