Drone rules in Belgium
| Drones allowed? | Yes — under EU rules |
| License needed | EU Drone License (from 250 g) |
| Registration | Required — via the Drone Portal (FPS Mobility) |
| Insurance | Mandatory (liability) |
| Night flying | Allowed — green flashing light required |
| Max altitude | 120 m |
| Authority | BCAA (FPS Mobility & Transport) |
What you need to fly in Belgium
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 Belgium and all 30 European countries for 5 years.
2. Operator registration (the Drone Portal (FPS Mobility))
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 Belgium too. Local pilots register via the Drone Portal (FPS Mobility).
3. Liability insurance
Belgium requires third-party liability insurance for every operator flying in the open category — take it out before you register, because the policy number is requested during Drone Portal registration.
The rules while flying
These EU-wide basics apply in Belgium — plus the local details on the right.
Specific to Belgium
- The official geo-zone map is map.droneguide.be (BCAA/skeyes) — check it before every flight
- Liability insurance is mandatory in the open category — arrange it before registering, the policy number is requested in the Drone Portal
- Operator registration via the Drone Portal is free of charge
- Some geo-zones require a prior access request to the zone manager via the DSA/DAA planner
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 Belgium and 29 other countries for 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license for a DJI Mini (under 250 g) in Belgium?
No license is needed under 250 g, but operator registration is required if the drone has a camera — and Belgium requires liability insurance for open-category operators. Check map.droneguide.be before you fly.
Is my EU Drone License from another country valid in Belgium?
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 Belgium?
Yes — every UAS operator flying in the open category must hold third-party liability insurance. Arrange it before registering: the policy number is requested during Drone Portal registration.
Where do I check no-fly zones in Belgium?
Use the official Droneguide map (map.droneguide.be) from the BCAA and skeyes — some zones also require a prior access request to the zone manager.
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:
