Drone registration in Denmark

What the rules say

Each line is resolved from published facts of Denmark. "Not resolved" means the corpus does not answer it in a machine-checkable way — never that the law is silent.

• Registration requiredConditional
• Weight threshold0.25 kgConditional
• Operator registrationConditional
• Aircraft registrationConditional
• Identifier displayConditional
• Renewal or validity periodConditional
• Digital registrationConditional
• Registration exceptionsConditional

What changes the answer

The published rules distinguish the certified, open and specific categories of operation.

• altitude

  Flight altitude below 120 m

• other

  Kinetic energy above 80 joules

• weight threshold

  Take-off mass at or above 250 g

The rules behind this answer

• Binding lawNational rule

  Drone operator registration validity period

  A drone operator registration is valid for a period of 3 years.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawNational rule

  Requirement to renew or re-register drone operator registration

  A drone operator who wishes to remain registered must renew their registration or register anew if the registration has expired.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Application for Cross-Border Operations under Operational Authorisation

  A UAS operator intending to conduct a specific category operation under an existing operational authorisation in a Member State other than their Member State of registration must submit an application to the competent authority of the Member State of intended operation.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Article 14 - section overview

  This section establishes the mandatory registration requirements for UAS operators and certified unmanned aircraft, defining the thresholds for registration in the open and specific categories, registration location rules, and the obligation to display the registration number.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Article 40 - section overview

  Article 40 defines the conditions under which a UAS must be certified, outlines compliance requirements for certified and non-certified UAS in the specific category, and mandates unique serial numbers and remote identification systems for certain operations.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Contents of an Operational Authorisation Application

  The application for an operational authorisation shall be based on the risk assessment referred to in Article 11 and shall include the specified operator registration, manager name, risk assessment, mitigation measures, operations manual (if required), and insurance confirmation.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Cross-Border Operations by LUC Holders with UAS.LUC.060 Privileges

  A UAS operator holding an LUC with privileges under point UAS.LUC.060 that intends to conduct a specific-category operation taking place partly or entirely in the airspace of a Member State other than its Member State of registration must provide the competent authority of the Member State of intended operation with a copy of the term of approval received in accordance with point UAS.LUC.050 of the Annex, and with the location or locations of the intended operation.

  Open the requirementOfficial source
• Binding lawEU/EASA framework rule

  Direct Remote Identification

  A class C2 UAS must have a direct remote identification that allows the upload of the UAS operator registration number required in accordance with Article 14 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, performs a consistency check on that registration string, and broadcasts directly and periodically in real time throughout the flight — using an open and documented transmission protocol receivable by existing mobile devices within range — at least the UAS operator registration number and Member State verification code, the unique serial number of the UA, the time stamp, the geographical position of the UA and its height above the surface or take-off point, the route course and ground speed, the geographical position of the remote pilot or, if not available, the take-off point, and an indication of the emergency status of the UAS; the direct remote identification must also reduce the ability of tampering with its functionality.

  Open the requirementOfficial source

Official sources

• BEK nr 1649 af 12/12/2023 - supplerende bestemmelser til (EU) 2019/947 (konsolideret med BEK nr 527 af 21/05/2025) — Trafikstyrelsen (Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority)Open
• Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945Open

Known limitations

• Binding law and official guidance disagree on registration.digital_registration_available; the binding position is published.
• Binding law and official guidance disagree on registration.display_identifier; the binding position is published.
• Binding law and official guidance disagree on registration.operator_registration; the binding position is published.
• Binding law and official guidance disagree on registration.renewal_or_validity; the binding position is published.
• Binding law and official guidance disagree on registration.required; the binding position is published.
• 1 dimension(s) of this topic are not expressed in a machine-resolvable way by the published corpus and are reported UNKNOWN, never FALSE.

Other drone rules in Denmark

• What is the maximum drone altitude in Denmark?Drone flights in Denmark are held to a published general height limit of 120 m above_nearest_obstacle. The limit is not absolute: the published conditions that change it are cited below.
• Can I fly a drone near an airport in Denmark?Drone flights near aerodromes in Denmark are governed by airspace and aerodrome restrictions: whether permission is needed depends on the airspace, distance or aerodrome type published below.
• When does a drone operation need authorisation in Denmark?Whether an operation in Denmark needs prior authorisation depends on the operational category, risk class or location: the published triggers below decide it.
• What training do I need to fly a drone in Denmark?Remote pilot competency in Denmark scales with the operation: which training, examination or proof of competency applies is set by the published conditions below.
• Do I need drone insurance in Denmark?Drone insurance in Denmark is published with a minimum third-party cover of 0.25 kg. Whether cover is required for a given flight depends on the published conditions below.

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