Crossing highways with C0, C1, C2 or legacy drones under 250g

Verified from official sources
Transportstyrelsen - DrönareVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You can cross a highway with a C0, C1, C2, or <250g legacy drone if you fly at least 20 meters above the ground and obstacles (like streetlights), keep the drone in sight, and ensure there are no moving vehicles on the road. You must not hover over the highway.

Requirement as structured

It is recommended that C0, C1, C2, or legacy drones under 250g may cross highways, but they must not hover over them, must maintain at least 20 meters height above ground and obstacles, keep VLOS, and ensure no moving vehicles are on the road.

Original regulatory text

C0, C1 eller saknar C-klassning <250g - 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
class marking
C0, C1, C2
regulatory category
General