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aritrixa

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Hello All,

My wife and I plan to go to Switzerland next spring. Entry point will be Zurich Airport.
Anyone can share here whether border official is keen to search any drone on passengers coming into Switzerland?
Also, I will be very thankful if anyone can share the flying experience in Switzerland, I might go to the same location for the sake of saving the time there.
Note: will bring my drone that weighs less than 250g :)

Thanks !!!
 
Hello from the Crossroads of America aritrixa.

Nice to meet you. 🤝

Since the drone is sub 250g, it looks like the restrictions such as insurance, registration, etc. may not be needed, according to a quick search.



Do more research and have fun in Switzerland.

Welcome to the Forum. :cool:
 
Hello All,

My wife and I plan to go to Switzerland next spring. Entry point will be Zurich Airport.
Anyone can share here whether border official is keen to search any drone on passengers coming into Switzerland?
Also, I will be very thankful if anyone can share the flying experience in Switzerland, I might go to the same location for the sake of saving the time there.
Note: will bring my drone that weighs less than 250g :)

Thanks !!!
I flew in Switzerland last summer. You need the EASA registration on the drone at a min. The app you want is Skyguide, a guide to Swiss airspace. I drove in from Italy, so no customs concerns. Have fun.
 
Registration: Drones weighing less than 250g are usually exempt from registration, but if the drone has a camera or other sensor that can record personal data, registration as an operator is required.

  • CE Marking: Drones under 250g should bear a CE marking. The C0 class identification label is optional.

  • Visual Line of Sight: Always maintain direct visual contact with your drone.

  • Altitude: The maximum flight altitude is 120m above ground level.

  • No-Fly Zones: Respect restricted areas like airports, heliports, nature reserves, and military installations.

  • Gatherings of People: Do not fly over gatherings of 24 or more people.

  • Insurance: Liability insurance is not mandatory for drones weighing less than 250g, according to Elvia.

  • Night Flying: Night flying is permitted for drones under 250g without special authorization, as long as they stay below 120m.

  • Registration: Registering as a drone operator in Switzerland is done through the Swiss online drone platform dLIS.

  • Training: No specific training is required for operating drones under 250g
 
Welcome to the forum. We look forward to your participation and your view of the world.
 
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