Prohibition of Autonomous Operations

Verified from official sources
Arrêté du 3 décembre 2020, annexe, point 1.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You cannot operate any aircraft autonomously unless it is a tethered balloon (aérostat captif).

Requirement as structured

Autonomous operation of an aircraft is prohibited, except for tethered balloons.

Original regulatory text

A l'exception des aérostats captifs, l'exploitation autonome d'un aéronef est interdite.

Applies when

country
France
regulatory category
Specific