Drone rules in Croatia
| Drones allowed? | Yes — under EU rules |
| License needed | EU Drone License (from 250 g) |
| Registration | Required — via the CCAA registration system |
| Insurance | Required if filming (aerial work) |
| Night flying | Allowed — green flashing light required |
| Max altitude | 120 m |
| Authority | CCAA (Croatian CAA) |
What you need to fly in Croatia
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 Croatia and all 30 European countries for 5 years.
2. Operator registration (the CCAA registration system)
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 Croatia too. Local pilots register via the CCAA registration system.
3. Liability insurance
Purely recreational flying (up to 20 kg) needs no insurance in Croatia — but the CCAA treats filming, photography and surveillance as 'aerial work' even when unpaid, and that requires aviation liability insurance. Filming your holiday counts, so most travelling pilots need cover.
The rules while flying
These EU-wide basics apply in Croatia — plus the local details on the right.
Specific to Croatia
- The AMC Portal (Croatia Control) shows the interactive geo-zone map — depending on airspace you may need an airspace reservation, automated via the AMC Portal Mobile app or by paper application 7 days ahead
- Filming or photography counts as 'aerial work' in Croatia — even unpaid — and requires aviation liability insurance
- Aerial photos and videos may additionally require permission from the State Geodetic Administration
- The CCAA publishes a dedicated English page for foreign visitors who want to fly in Croatia
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 Croatia and 29 other countries for 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license for a DJI Mini (under 250 g) in Croatia?
No license is needed under 250 g, but operator registration is required if the drone has a camera — and if you film, Croatia treats that as aerial work, which requires insurance. Check the AMC Portal before you fly.
Is my EU Drone License from another country valid in Croatia?
Yes. The EU Drone License is valid in all EU countries plus Norway, Iceland and Switzerland — one license covers all 30 countries.
Do I need insurance to fly a drone in Croatia?
Not for purely recreational flying up to 20 kg — but filming or photography counts as aerial work in Croatia, even unpaid, and that does require aviation liability insurance. If you plan to film your trip, arrange cover.
Can I fly my drone along the Croatian coast?
Often yes, but popular coastal areas, ports and national parks frequently sit in restricted zones — and some airspace requires a reservation via the AMC Portal Mobile app. Check the map before every flight.
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:
