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EU 2019/947 LBA / DFS

Drone Regulation in Germany — 2026 Guide

Germany applies EU 2019/947 under LBA (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt) and DFS (Deutsche Flugsicherung). UAS zones are published on DIPUL and natively integrated into Drone Maps.

Authority
Luftfahrt-Bundesamt / Deutsche Flugsicherung
LBA / DFS
Registration
LBA UAS-Register
Open portal
NOTAM source
DFS DIPUL
View map
AIP
DE
Official AIP

Regulatory overview

Germany decentralises some authorisations to the Länder. Naturschutzgebiete (protected natural areas) and hunting zones impose extra restrictions.

Authority

LBA delivers authorisations, DFS publishes zones via DIPUL.

Open

Same EU framework. A3: no fly within 150 m of residential, commercial or industrial areas.

Specific

LBA authorisation required.

German specifics

Naturschutzgebiete, federal waterways, military sites, prisons, hospitals, highways all forbidden.

FAQ — Germany

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