Prohibition of overflight of buildings and homes in open category
Verified from official sourcesReal Decreto 517/2024, art. 40edition 2024-06-25Version 1Effective -Verified 28 August 2026
In plain language
In the open category, the remote pilot must ensure that the UAS does not fly over buildings, stable building-like structures, houses, or any other private residence, including their recreational areas, patios, and similar areas, whether public or private.
Requirement as structured
In the open category, the remote pilot must ensure that the UAS does not fly over buildings, stable building-like structures, houses, or any other private residence, including their recreational areas, patios, and similar areas, whether public or private.
Original regulatory text
Para realizar operaciones en entornos urbanos en la categoría «abierta» el piloto a distancia debe garantizar que la aeronave no tripulada no sobrevuele edificios, construcciones estables similares a edificios, casas, ni cualquier otro domicilio de personas físicas, incluyendo en todos los casos sus zonas de recreo, patios y zonas análogas, ya sean de titularidad pública o privada, y además: