Flying in Croatia/Slovenia

[Red_Pyro]

Hello lovely people,

I will be going on vacation this summer in Croatia and Slovenia and ofc plan to fly my mavic mini around. However, official informations regarding rules are not always clear on the web to which I would like to ask you 2 questions:

Are there any particular rules I should be aware of apart from standard EU rules ?
Does any of you know where I can find some geodatata to import on google earth or an official map with restricted zones of Croatia ?

Thanks a lot

 

[Thomas B]

This should help get you started.

Drone Laws in Croatia | UAV Coach (2023)

Want to learn more about drone laws in Croatia? Check out our list of links and regulations for people flying drones in Croatia.

uavcoach.com

 

[dronko]

Hello lovely people,

I will be going on vacation this summer in Croatia and Slovenia and ofc plan to fly my mavic mini around. However, official informations regarding rules are not always clear on the web to which I would like to ask you 2 questions:

Are there any particular rules I should be aware of apart from standard EU rules ?
Does any of you know where I can find some geodatata to import on google earth or an official map with restricted zones of Croatia ?

Thanks a lot

Najava zakonskih promjena za letenje dronovima na području EU

I'm from Croatia, you must follow standard EU rules, as i know there is no map od restricted zones but i will ask someone and reply after i get the answer.

 

[GFields]

I always Google before going

 

[Dale D]

Hello lovely people,

I will be going on vacation this summer in Croatia and Slovenia and ofc plan to fly my mavic mini around. However, official informations regarding rules are not always clear on the web to which I would like to ask you 2 questions:

Are there any particular rules I should be aware of apart from standard EU rules ?
Does any of you know where I can find some geodatata to import on google earth or an official map with restricted zones of Croatia ?

Thanks a lot

Plitvice Lakes National Park is gorgeous.​

Don't miss it. probably no drones, but hand held videos with iPhone or gimbal would be great. Lots of opportunities for slow water (10 stop ND filter) shot. It's a bit out of the way if you are heading from Zagreb to the coast but worth the day. Croatia is like Italy before the tourists discovered it. Great sea food, outdoor dining, etc. Great historic buildings.
Here is a suggested itinerary. I would also strongly recommend going across border to Ljubijana and Lake Bled, one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Be sure to see Rovinj. Like Venice. Also don't miss Hvar near Korcula. See my map.

Dale
Miami

Hello lovely people,

I will be going on vacation this summer in Croatia and Slovenia and ofc plan to fly my mavic mini around. However, official informations regarding rules are not always clear on the web to which I would like to ask you 2 questions:

Are there any particular rules I should be aware of apart from standard EU rules ?
Does any of you know where I can find some geodatata to import on google earth or an official map with restricted zones of Croatia ?

Thanks a lot

 

[Red_Pyro]

Najava zakonskih promjena za letenje dronovima na području EU

I'm from Croatia, you must follow standard EU rules, as i know there is no map od restricted zones but i will ask someone and reply after i get the answer.

thanks a lot

 

[Red_Pyro]

Plitvice Lakes National Park is gorgeous.​

Don't miss it. probably no drones, but hand held videos with iPhone or gimbal would be great. Lots of opportunities for slow water (10 stop ND filter) shot. It's a bit out of the way if you are heading from Zagreb to the coast but worth the day. Croatia is like Italy before the tourists discovered it. Great sea food, outdoor dining, etc. Great historic buildings.
Here is a suggested itinerary. I would also strongly recommend going across border to Ljubijana and Lake Bled, one of the most beautiful sights in the world. Be sure to see Rovinj. Like Venice. Also don't miss Hvar near Korcula. See my map.

Dale
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Thank your for your answer. I'll spend 3 weeks in Slovenia with a local, she has many places we will go, Lake Bled being one of it ! . However, it's time I invest in some nd filters, thanks for reminding me.

 

[Red_Pyro]

I always Google before going

I did, I just wish every country had a simple way of finding some map or geodata. Couldn't find anything for Croatia

 

[Red_Pyro]

This should help get you started.

Drone Laws in Croatia | UAV Coach (2023)

Want to learn more about drone laws in Croatia? Check out our list of links and regulations for people flying drones in Croatia.

uavcoach.com

do you know how regularly updated this website is ? It doesn't seem to tell me more than standard flying rules

 

[Dale D]

do you know how regularly updated this website is ? It doesn't seem to tell me more than standard flying rules

I Googled "Drone flying, Croatia" and got many results- it appears very legal to fly there with the usual precautions. Just Google it and find out.

 

[wco81]

Just found this site:

Current situation (anonymous users)

That shows maps with some shaded zones.

However, according to this web page, if your drone has a camera, you have to get explicit permission from a different agency.

The rules described so far relate solely to flying a drone in Croatia. But if you want to take aerial photos and videos with your drone, then you also need a permit from the State Geodetic Administration (SGA, contact [email protected]). The applications are treated very differently, and so far it has not been possible to determine the criteria for the approval of the authority.

At first there was a slight glimmer of hope in 2019 when a new decree on aerial photography was passed, which allowed recordings on the company’s own property. This was replaced by a new decree in July 2020 , which worded it a little differently (automatic translation):

(1) Targeted air surveys in isolated locations and buildings that are carried out exclusively for the needs of the owner or user can be carried out by unmanned aerial vehicle systems without the authorization of the air survey.

This means that holidaymakers in Croatia are prohibited from taking pictures with a camera drone. Several readers of our blog have already reported in the comments about answers like this from the SGA.

Drone rules and laws in Croatia - current information and experiences

Read all about the drone rules in Croatia on our blog post and take advantage of the experience of other UAV pilots in the country. With our detailed information, you are on the safe side during your Croatia trip with a camera drone.

drone-traveller.com

Some more info here with links:

Before, we used to see them in action movies only, and today everyone uses drones: from amateurs to professionals. Although they are fun, useful and versatile, unmanned aircraft systems or the so-called drones, are not harmless. That is why their operations should be reported through established procedures.

Concise instructions for remote operators and pilots are available on the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency’s website.

The requirements for aerial photography flights are defined by the Regulation on Aerial Photography. Please contact the State Geodetic Administration for further instructions.

The automated procedure for the establishment of an ad hoc structure (5 minutes before activity start) is applied if the flights are conducted:

• in uncontrolled airspace up to 120 m above ground level
• in controlled airspace outside the radius of 5 km from the aerodrome reference point, up to 50 m above ground level.

The automated procedure for the establishment of an ad hoc structure for obtaining a real-time approval on the day of activity is available via the AMC Portal Mobile application in three simple steps:

• Sign up with the Croatian Civil Aviation Agency’s unmanned aircraft system operators register.
• Download the app from Google Play or App Store to your smartphone.
• Sign up or log in to the app with your username and password.

The regular procedure for the establishment of an ad hoc structure (7 working days before activity start) is applied if the flights are conducted:

• in uncontrolled airspace over 120 m above ground level
• in controlled airspace within the radius of 5 km from the aerodrome reference point and/or
• in controlled airspace over 50 m above ground level.

For the regular procedure, fill in the form and submit it via the AMC Portal 7 working days before the planned activity.

Karta stanja (anonimni korisnici)