Applying to fly into geographical areas with drones (UAS)

The possible uses of drones are very diverse. If you also want to fly over geographical areas during operation, you may need to apply for a permit.

Drones are unmanned aerial vehicles which, together with the remote control, form an "Unmanned Aircraft System" (UAS).
They offer you a wide range of possible applications, for example in the field of photography and videography, for rescuing fawns or surveying areas.
When operating a drone, you may also want to fly over geographical areas for which you require a permit. A geographical (UAS) area is a part of the airspace defined by law or by the competent aviation authority that permits, restricts or excludes UAS operations. This is intended to avoid risks for the relevant areas.
Do you want to fly over a geographical (UAS) area but are unable to obtain permission from the operator or the competent authority? For example, do you want to operate your aircraft near airports or over residential properties without consent and at an altitude of less than 100 meters?
If you have a legitimate interest in doing so, you can obtain a permit to fly in geographical (UAS) areas.

Regional Council Kassel
Darmstadt Regional Council

Regional Council Kassel
Darmstadt Regional Council

• -Proof of air liability insurance
• Proof of knowledge | Proof of competence EU | Remote pilot certificate

If applicable:

• Site plan
• Consent of the owner of the property
• Order from affected authorities, agencies, operators
  

You are at least 16 years old.
You own

• an unmanned aircraft and want to fly it,
• adequate air liability insurance,
• the certificates of competence,
• the documents that may be required. (e.g. clearance from German air traffic control, written consent from the landowner, etc.)
  

Action before the administrative court

If a permit is required, you can apply for it directly online.
After a successful check, you will receive the permit in the form of a written notification.

There is no deadline.

Fee from 50,00 EUR to 2.000,00 EUR

The following information is available:
In addition to the granting of such a permit, you can have general permits from other federal states recognized in Hesse. Whether recognition is possible depends on the general permit issued.