Drone rules in Denmark
| Drones allowed? | Yes — under EU rules |
| License needed | EU Drone License (from 250 g) |
| Registration | Required — via droneregler.dk |
| Insurance | Mandatory (liability) |
| Night flying | Allowed — green flashing light required |
| Max altitude | 120 m |
| Authority | Danish CAA (Trafikstyrelsen) |
What you need to fly in Denmark
Three things make your flight legal. Two are formalities — the license is the one that takes a few hours, and you can get it entirely online.
1. EU Drone License (A1-A3)
Required for every drone from 250 g. Online course + official exam, average ~4 hours. Valid in Denmark and all 30 European countries for 5 years.
2. Operator registration (droneregler.dk)
Usually the trickiest step for travelling pilots. Register once as an operator in your EASA country of residence and put the number on your drone — that registration is valid in Denmark too. Local pilots register via droneregler.dk.
3. Liability insurance
Denmark requires liability insurance for drone operators. The fixed minimum sum was dropped for private sub-250 g drones, but valid liability cover is still required — check your policy before you fly.
The rules while flying
These EU-wide basics apply in Denmark — plus the local details on the right.
Specific to Denmark
- No-fly zones of 3 km around public airport runways, 2 km around military air bases and 1 km around HEMS helicopter pads
- In the outer airport rings an A2 certificate is required and flight height is capped (30–40 m)
- Check the official Danish drone map (Droneluftrum) — temporary restriction zones follow NOTAMs
- Danish residents register via droneregler.dk (MitID); visiting pilots use their home-country EU registration
You can still get licensed before your trip.
The average pilot finishes the course and exam in ~4 hours, fully online. Pass today and your official EU certificate lands in your inbox — valid in Denmark and 29 other countries for 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license for a DJI Mini (under 250 g) in Denmark?
No license is needed under 250 g, but operator registration is required if the drone has a camera — and Denmark requires valid liability insurance. Airport-zone rules apply to all drones.
Is my EU Drone License from another country valid in Denmark?
Yes. The EU Drone License is valid in all EU countries plus Norway, Iceland and Switzerland — one license covers all 30 countries.
How close to an airport can I fly in Denmark?
Denmark uses larger zones than most countries: 3 km around public airport runways, 2 km around military air bases and 1 km around rescue helipads. In the outer rings an A2 certificate is required with reduced height limits.
Where do I check no-fly zones in Denmark?
Use the official Droneluftrum map — it shows permanent zones and temporary restrictions based on NOTAMs.
How fast can I get the EU Drone License?
The course and exam are fully online and take about 4 hours on average. Pass today and your certificate arrives in your inbox the same day.
One license. 30 countries.
Your EU Drone License is valid in every country below — check the local rules before you pack:
