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Drone Regulations in Spain & Airspace No-Fly Map

Complete guide to drone laws and aerial filming permissions in Spain. Learn about Open category regulations, the interactive geozone suite with live airspace inspection by AESA (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea), 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 (AESA (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea)).
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 Spain?

  • Maximum flight ceiling is 120 meters AGL in uncontrolled airspace, maintaining continuous VLOS.
  • Flying within 8 kilometers of controlled airport perimeters (CTR) is strictly prohibited in Open.
  • Operations over military training complexes (San Gregorio, Bardenas Reales, Rota) are strictly prohibited.
  • Operations in urban areas and over assemblies of people are prohibited for Open category UAS.
  • National parks and protected environmental zones strictly prohibit unauthorized flights.
  • Third-party liability insurance is mandatory under Spanish aviation law for drone operations.
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 Spain?

Filming in Madrid, Barcelona, the Balearic Islands (Mallorca/Ibiza), or coastal locations requires EASA Specific clearances and ENAIRE flight plans. Drone Department coordinates all ATC clearances and authorizations for seamless international film shoots.

  • 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 Spain.
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