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Drone Regulations in Switzerland & Airspace No-Fly Map

Complete guide to drone laws and aerial filming permissions in Switzerland. Learn about Open category regulations, the interactive geozone suite with live airspace inspection by BAZL / FOCA, 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 (BAZL / FOCA).
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 Switzerland?

  • Maximum altitude is 120 meters AGL in uncontrolled airspace.
  • Strict 5-kilometer buffer zone around all civilian and military runways, Waffenplätze (Thun), and heliports without Skyguide authorization.
  • Strict no-fly zones in military tactical live-fire sectors (Axalp, Payerne), glacier summits, and wildlife protection areas.
  • Third-party liability insurance covering at least 1 million CHF is mandatory.
  • Switzerland enforces EASA UAS regulations via bilateral agreements.
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 Switzerland?

Cinematography in the Swiss Alps (Matterhorn, St. Moritz) or cities like Zurich and Geneva requires FOCA and Skyguide approvals. We handle all cross-border clearance workflows.

  • 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 Switzerland.
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Planning a drone production in Switzerland?

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