Drone rules in Romania
| Drones allowed? | Yes — under EU rules |
| License needed | EU Drone License (from 250 g) |
| Registo | Required — via the AACR UAS platform |
| Insurance | Not required under 20 kg |
| Night flying | Allowed — green flashing light required |
| Max altitude | 120 m |
| Authority | Romanian CAA (AACR) |
What you need to fly in Romania
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 Romania and all 30 European countries for 5 years.
2. Operator registration (the AACR UAS platform)
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 Romania too. Local pilots register via the AACR UAS platform.
3. Liability insurance
Romania follows the EU rule: liability insurance is mandatory only from 20 kg take-off mass (with substantial fines for uninsured flight where required). Below that it is not mandatory but advised.
The rules while flying
These EU-wide basics apply in Romania — plus the local details on the right.
Specific to Romania
- Flying over Bucharest below 3,000 m outside designated UAS zones requires an overflight authorisation from the Ministry of National Defence (aerofoto.mapn.ro) — fines are steep
- Aerial photo and film flights need an MApN clearance, except open-category flights outside restricted zones
- The official zone map is the ROMATSA drone map (flightplan.romatsa.ro)
- Registration runs via the AACR UAS platform (uas.caa.ro) — your ROU- operator code goes on every drone
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 Romania and 29 other countries for 5 years.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a license for a DJI Mini (under 250 g) in Romania?
No license is needed under 250 g, but operator registration is required if the drone has a camera. Zone rules apply to all drones — check the ROMATSA drone map.
Is my EU Drone License from another country valid in Romania?
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 Bucharest?
Not spontaneously — flights over Bucharest below 3,000 m outside designated UAS zones require prior authorisation from the Ministry of National Defence, with steep fines for violations.
Do I need insurance to fly a drone in Romania?
Only from 20 kg take-off mass, per the EU rule. Below that it is not mandatory in Romania, though liability cover is advised.
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:
