Obligation to Maintain Third-Party Liability Insurance

In plain language

As a drone operator (classified as an aircraft operator under German law), you must have valid third-party liability insurance covering potential damages. The minimum coverage amount is specified in a separate statutory instrument (LuftVZO).

Requirement as structured

The operator of an aircraft is obliged to maintain third-party liability insurance to cover liability for damages in an amount specified by statutory instrument.

Original regulatory text

Der Halter eines Luftfahrzeugs ist verpflichtet, zur Deckung seiner Haftung auf Schadensersatz nach diesem Unterabschnitt eine Haftpflichtversicherung in einer durch Rechtsverordnung zu bestimmenden Höhe zu unterhalten.

Applies when

country

Germany

regulatory category

General