Applicability of Drone Regulations

In plain language

If you do not follow the SMV (Swiss Aeromodelling Federation) guidelines, your model aircraft will be treated as a drone, meaning you must follow stricter drone rules, register as an operator, and hold pilot certificates.

Requirement as structured

If model aircraft are not flown in accordance with the SMV guidelines, they fall under the rules for drones.

Original regulatory text

Alternative operation in accordance with drone regulations If model aircraft are not flown in accordance with the SMV guidelines, they fall under the more restrictive and complex rules for drones. Further information can be found at: - Flight rules for drones - Registration as a drone operator - Training and certificates for remote pilots

Applies when

country

Switzerland

aircraft type

model_aircraft

regulatory category

General