Can you fly your drone in Lithuania?
Whether you can fly depends on your drone, your registration and exactly where you fly. Here is what applies: key rules, no-fly zones and the official sources, in one place.
Regulator
Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA)
Framework
EU 2019/947 (EASA Open Category) + national enforcement framework
Pilot credential
Remote Pilot Certificate
BASIC RULES (EASA OPEN CATEGORY)
- A maximum of 120 m above ground level (EASA Open Category)
- Register as a UAS operator (€10/year) if your drone weighs 250 g or more or is equipped with a camera
- Mandatory A1/A3 online training – minimum age 16
- Civil liability insurance is mandatory for drones weighing more than 20 kg
- Always maintain line-of-sight (VLOS)
- Do not fly over assemblies of people. Rules for uninvolved persons depend on subcategory, class mark and operating conditions; check the official matrix.
- At least 5 km away from any airport or airfield
- Night flight is permitted under the EASA open-category baseline when the required green flashing light is used, unless a current geographic zone or national rule imposes a stricter condition.
- Restrictions are in effect in the Curonian Spit National Park
- Additional restrictions in border areas with Russia and Belarus
No-fly zones and restrictions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence or certificate to fly a drone in Lithuania?
Two separate things are easily confused here. Registration as a drone operator is required as soon as your drone weighs 250 g or more, or has a camera or sensor able to capture personal data — so it covers many sub-250 g drones too, unless they qualify for the toy exemption. The Remote Pilot Certificate competency certificate is something else: you need it once your drone weighs 250 g or more, or carries a C1 or higher class mark. A camera drone under 250 g therefore needs registration, but no exam. You get the certificate by passing an online theory test with Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA), and it is then valid across the whole EASA area, not just here.
Can I fly a drone as a tourist or foreign visitor in Lithuania?
Yes — EU drone rules apply to visitors too. If you are already registered as a drone operator in another EASA country, that registration and your A1/A3 certificate (also A2) are valid in Lithuania as well. Coming from outside the EASA area, you register once — in the first EASA country where you plan to fly, here with Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA).
What are the most important drone rules in Lithuania?
The short version: A maximum of 120 m above ground level (EASA Open Category). On top of that: Register as a UAS operator (€10/year) if your drone weighs 250 g or more or is equipped with a camera. Also: Mandatory A1/A3 online training – minimum age 16. These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Lithuania, so always check the official sources.
Where am I not allowed to fly a drone in Lithuania?
What you need to avoid are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military areas and protected nature. You'll find the official map for Lithuania under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app shows current NOTAMs (temporary airspace restrictions) for Lithuania.
Who regulates drone flying in Lithuania?
Drone flying in Lithuania is regulated by Transporto kompetencijų agentūra (TKA). The airspace itself is managed by Oro navigacija. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.
Good to know
OFFICIAL SOURCES
- CAA – Drone Rules Official Drone Regulations of the Civil Aviation Administration tka.lt
- TKA – Sign Up as a User Register as a UAS operator (€10 per year, valid in all EU/EASA countries) tka.lt
- UTM Lithuania – Airspace Map Official UTM airspace map showing drone zones and restrictions utm.ans.lt
- CAA – Overview of the Rules An Overview of Drone Flight Regulations in Lithuania tka.lt
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Before flying, always check the official TKA sources and UTM Lithuania. This app is a tool—not a legal authority. Lithuania follows EASA regulations with national additions.
The app
The whole picture, up to date — in your pocket
DroneKoll shows weather and current NOTAMs on the map — with flight log and checklists built in.
More in the app: Interactive zone map · Flight log · Planning & measuring · Pre-flight checklists