Leistungen A-Z

State of Brandenburg:

- Online procedure not yet possible

- Application must be received in full in writing, by e-mail (uas@lbv.brandenburg.de) or by fax

- no personal appearance necessary

• Unmanned aerial vehicles - Application for the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in geographical areas of § 21h LuftVO

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 the competent aviation authority that permits, restricts or excludes UAS operation. This is intended to avoid risks to

• public safety,
• the protection of privacy and personal data or
• the environment.

Geographical (UAS) areas that apply nationwide are, for example

• Federal highways,
• federal waterways or
• residential properties.

Do you want to fly over a geographical (UAS) area but are unable to obtain permission from the operator or the responsible 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 from the relevant state aviation authority.

• sufficient air liability insurance
• required proof of competence
• intended operation and use of the airspace do not
  • a danger to the safety of air traffic or
  • a risk to public safety and order, in particular violations of data protection and nature and environmental protection

• Application to fly into a geographical UAS area
• Proof of air liability insurance
• if applicable:
  • Proof of competence A1/A3 or proof of competence A2 (remote pilot certificate A2)
  • Self-declaration of practical skills
  • site plan
  • Written consent from the owner of the property
  • Order from affected authorities, agencies or operators
  • Approval from German air traffic control
  • SORA risk assessment (SORA - Specific Operations Risk Assessment) with a detailed description of operations (ConOps)
  • Expert opinion on the suitability of the terrain and affected airspace
  • Further assessments and expert opinions, for example in the area of noise and nature conservation

State of Brandenburg:

The application for an individual permit shall consist of the following documents:

• - detailed map or aerial photographs showing the planned flight sector and the take-off and landing sites,
• - Proof of sufficient liability insurance for personal injury and property damage in accordance with §§ 37 paragraph 1 letter a, 43 of the German Aviation Act (LuftVG) in conjunction with § 101 et seq. of the Aviation Licensing Regulations (LuftVZO),
• - Proof of the competence of the remote pilot required by EU law
• - Transit permit from the Federal Supervisory Authority for Air Navigation Services (for flight operations in restricted areas) and
• - Operating licence, provided that the operation takes place in the "special" operating category

The Berlin-Brandenburg Aviation Authority also has the right to request the following evidence and information, among others:

• - Written consent of the respective property owner or authorized user upon take-off and/or landing on a property
• - Special use permit from the responsible district office for take-off or landing on public property in Berlin
• - in Brandenburg, written consent of the competent regulatory authority
• - in the case of natural persons: copy of identity card or registration certificate, business registration; if applicable, proof of freelance work,
• - in the case of legal entities and companies under commercial law: an extract from the register of associations, trade or cooperatives as proof of the legal power of representation,
• - Proof of successful participation of the controller in an instruction/training in the operating system by the manufacturer, alternatively self-disclosure regarding experience in dealing with model airplanes/model helicopters,
• - Technical details/evidence of the unmanned aerial vehicle and

- Proof of safety measures to maintain distances from uninvolved persons.

State of Brandenburg:

• General geographical permit:
  • Berlin or Brandenburg EUR 200.00;
  • Berlin and Brandenburg EUR 300.00
• Individual geographical permit:
  • private: 65.00 €
  • Commercial: 80.00 €
  • additional effort: discretion
  • further geozone + 20,00 € (in Berlin)
• Operating license: depending on the amount of testing required, from EUR 200.00

Caution Payment: 100 EUR (fix)
100 euros for an individual permit to enter a geographical area.
Vorkasse: Nein

Caution Payment: 200 EUR (fix)
200 euros for a general permit to fly into geographical areas.
Vorkasse: Nein

There is no deadline.

Stuttgart Regional Council

• § Section 21i (1) of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO)
• § Section 21h (3) and (4) of the German Air Traffic Regulations (LuftVO)
• Article 15 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 of May 24, 2019 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft
• Joint federal and state principles for the operation of unmanned aircraft

• Digital Platform Unmanned Aviation (dipul)
• Information on the new EU regulations for drones on the website of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs and Transport
• General information on the subject of drones on the website of the Federal Aviation Office
• Https://lubb.berlin-brandenburg.de/aufgaben/nutzung-des-luftraums/unbemannte-fluggeraete/

Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs (BMDV)