Can you fly your drone in Slovenia?
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
Javna agencija za civilno letalstvo (CAA)
Framework
EU 2019/947 (EASA Open Category) + national enforcement framework
Pilot credential
Drone Pilot Certificate
Mapped zones
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KEY RULES (EASA OPEN CATEGORY)
- Up to 120 m above the ground (EASA Open category)
- Registration as a UAS operator (€40 / 30 months) for drones weighing 250 g or more or equipped with a camera
- Free A1/A3 online exam available through CAA Slovenia
- Prohibited over populated areas—the only exception is for drones weighing up to 1,200 g, flying at altitudes of up to 50 m, with the landowner’s consent and prior notification of the flight to the agency.
- Always maintain visual line of sight (VLOS) with the drone
- Do not fly over assemblies of people. Rules for uninvolved persons depend on subcategory, class mark and operating conditions; check the official matrix.
- 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.
- Triglav National Park: Flying drones is prohibited without prior permission from the park administration.
- CTR (e.g., Ljubljana): more than 5 km from the airport, fly at a maximum altitude of 50 m above ground level; closer or higher only with the approval of Slovenian Air Traffic Control.
- Nuclear Facility Area (NEK Krško): Flying is permitted only with authorization from the Slovenian Nuclear Safety Administration and the Ministry of the Interior.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence or certificate to fly a drone in Slovenia?
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 Drone 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 Javna agencija za civilno letalstvo (CAA), 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 Slovenia?
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 Slovenia as well. Coming from outside the EASA area, you register once — in the first EASA country where you plan to fly, here with Javna agencija za civilno letalstvo (CAA). Slovenia bans drone flying in Triglav National Park — the Julian Alps, Bohinj, Vršič and the Soča valley — without the park authority's consent, and consent is not granted for recreational flights.
What are the most important drone rules in Slovenia?
The short version: Up to 120 m above the ground (EASA Open category). On top of that: Registration as a UAS operator (€40 / 30 months) for drones weighing 250 g or more or equipped with a camera. Also: Free A1/A3 online exam available through CAA Slovenia. These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Slovenia, so always check the official sources.
Where am I not allowed to fly a drone in Slovenia?
The no-go areas are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military sites and protected nature. In Slovenia you can see every zone on the interactive map on this page, and in the DroneKoll app wherever you are standing.
Who regulates drone flying in Slovenia?
Drone flying in Slovenia is regulated by Javna agencija za civilno letalstvo (CAA). The airspace itself is managed by Slovenia Control. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.
Good to know
OFFICIAL SOURCES
- CAA Slovenia — Drone Regulations Official regulations and resources from the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of Slovenia regarding drones caa.si
- CAA Slovenia — Operator Registration Registration as a UAS operator (€40 / 30 months, valid in all EU/EASA countries) uas.caa.si
- CAA Slovenia — Airspace Map ArcGIS-based airspace map showing drone zones and restrictions caa.si
- CAA Slovenia — Free A1/A3 Exam Free Online Training and A1/A3 Exam uas.caa.si
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Always check official CAA Slovenia sources before flying. This app is a tool—not a legal authority. Slovenia follows EASA regulations with national amendments.
The app
The whole picture, up to date — in your pocket
DroneKoll shows no-fly zones, weather and NOTAMs on one interactive map — with flight log and checklists built in.
More in the app: Interactive zone map · Flight log · Planning & measuring · Pre-flight checklists
