Drone rules in Slovenia
| Drones allowed? | Yes — under EU rules |
| License needed | EU Drone License (from 250 g) |
| Registration | Required — via the UAS Repository |
| Insurance | Advised (mandatory above 20 kg) |
| Night flying | Allowed — but not over built-up areas |
| Max altitude | 120 m |
| Authority | CAA Slovenia |
What you need to fly in Slovenia
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 Slovenia and all 30 European countries for 5 years.
2. Operator registration (the UAS Repository)
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 Slovenia too. Local pilots register via the UAS Repository.
3. Liability insurance
No UAS-specific insurance duty is published by the CAA for open-category drones under 20 kg — the EU rule applies above 20 kg. Liability cover is still strongly advised.
The rules while flying
These EU-wide basics apply in Slovenia — plus the local details on the right.
Specific to Slovenia
- Flying over built-up areas is banned in the open category unless ALL conditions are met: drone ≤1200 g, max 50 m height, daytime only, owner's approval, and a flight announcement e-mailed to the CAA ≥12 hours ahead
- Check the official CAA Slovenia zone map before every flight
- Registration is required from 250 g or any camera drone — the UAS Repository (uas.caa.si) also accepts non-EU residents
- National geo-zones are set by the decree implementing EU 2019/947 (Official Gazette 195/20)
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 Slovenia and 29 other countries for 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license for a DJI Mini (under 250 g) in Slovenia?
No license is needed under 250 g, but registration is required for camera drones — and Slovenia's built-up area rules (max 50 m, daytime, owner approval, CAA announcement) apply to light drones too.
Is my EU Drone License from another country valid in Slovenia?
Yes. The EU Drone License is valid in all EU countries plus Norway, Iceland and Switzerland — one license covers all 30 countries.
Can I fly over villages or towns in Slovenia?
Only under strict conditions: drone up to 1200 g, max 50 m height, daytime only, approval of the property owner and a flight announcement to the CAA at least 12 hours in advance. Otherwise it requires the specific category.
Where do I check no-fly zones in Slovenia?
Use the CAA Slovenia UAS restrictions web map — it shows the built-up layers and all other geo-zones.
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:
