Crossing motorways and expressways with Class C0, C1, C2 or legacy drones under 250g
Verified from official sourcesDrönarflygguidenVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You may cross a motorway or expressway with a C0, C1, C2, or sub-250g legacy drone, but you must not hover over it. You must fly at least 20 meters above the ground and obstacles, keep the drone in sight, and ensure there are no moving vehicles on the road.
Requirement as structured
It is recommended that Class C0, C1, C2, or legacy drones under 250g may cross motorways or expressways only if they fly at least 20 meters high, maintain VLOS, and no moving vehicles are present.
Original regulatory text
C0, C1 eller saknar C-klassning <250g / C2 - Tillåtet att korsa vägen - Ej tillåtet att hovra över vägen - 1:1 regeln* - Minst 20 meter över marken och hinder (till exempel gatulyktor) - Håll alltid drönaren inom synhåll - Inga fordon i rörelse får befinna sig på vägen
Applies when
- country
- Sweden
- environment
- motorway_or_expressway
- regulatory category
- General