Requesting entry into geographical areas with drones
Source: Serviceportal Rheinland-PfalzDrones are unmanned aerial vehicles which, together with the remote control, form what is known as an "Unmanned Aircraft System" (UAS). They can be used in a variety of ways. The following activities are possible with the help of drones, for example:
- Photographing or filming subjects
- Rescue fawns
- Surveying areas
If you use a drone, you may also want to fly over geographical areas for which you need permission. A geographical (UAS) area is a part of the airspace defined in accordance with air traffic regulations that permits, restricts or excludes UAS operation. This is intended to avoid risks to the following areas
- public safety
- the protection of privacy and personal data
- protection from noise pollution
- the environment
The following are examples of nationally applicable geographical (UAS) areas:
- Federal highways
- Federal waterways,
- Nearby airfields and airports
- nature conservation areas
- Residential properties
Permission is required in the following cases, for example:
- You want to fly over a geographical (UAS) area but are unable to obtain permission from the operator or the responsible authority
- 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.