Mandatory Civil Liability Insurance

Verified from official sources
Artigo 10.º, n.º 1Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone weighs more than 900 grams, you must have third-party liability insurance to cover any property damage it might cause.

Requirement as structured

UAS operators must contract a mandatory civil liability insurance policy for property damage if the UAS has a maximum operational mass exceeding 900 grams.

Original regulatory text

1 - Os operadores de UAS devem contratar um seguro obrigatório de responsabilidade civil para os danos patrimoniais causados por UAS cuja respetiva aeronave tenha uma massa máxima operacional superior a 900 gramas.

Applies when

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