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EU 2019/947 CAA-BG

Drone Regulation Bulgaria — 2026 Guide

Bulgaria implements EU 2019/947 under **CAA-BG**. **BULATSA** manages air traffic and publishes NOTAMs. Drone Maps integrates official OpenAIP data.

Authority
Civil Aviation Administration of Bulgaria
CAA-BG
Registration
CAA-BG Portal
Open portal
NOTAM source
BULATSA
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AIP
BG
Official AIP

Regulatory overview

Strict restrictions around Sofia (LBSF), Varna (LBWN), Burgas (LBBG) and Plovdiv (LBPD). The Black Sea coastline imposes restrictions during peak season. The Turkish border and Rila Monastery are sensitive areas.

Authority

CAA-BG + BULATSA.

Open Category

EU 2019/947 standard.

Specific

SORA via CAA-BG.

Rila Monastery

UNESCO heritage — flight prohibited without authorization.

FAQ — Bulgaria

Compare with another country

See the differences between this country and another EASA state — plan your cross-border missions.

BG
Bulgaria
Bulgaria
France
Regulatory authority
Civil Aviation Administration of Bulgaria
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile
Registration portal
CAA-BG Portal
AlphaTango
NOTAM / ATC source
BULATSA
SIA France
Default altitude ceiling
120 m AGL (EU 2019/947)
120 m AGL (EU 2019/947)
Mandatory registration
From 250 g or with a camera
From 250 g or with a camera
A1/A3 training
Required (EASA online test)
Required (EASA online test)
Same EU 2019/947 framework

Both countries apply the European regulation. Open (A1/A2/A3), Specific and Certified categories mutually recognised (EASA mutual recognition).

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