Obstacle Assessment and Aeronautical Information for Tethered Balloons

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

In plain language

The operator must coordinate with the civil aviation authority to check if the balloon is considered an obstacle and if airspace notifications are needed.

Requirement as structured

The operator must contact the Minister in charge of civil aviation to determine if the tethered aircraft constitutes an obstacle and if aeronautical information is required.

Original regulatory text

En outre, l'exploitant contacte le ministre chargé de l'aviation civile de façon à déterminer si cet aéronef captif constitue un obstacle et si une information aéronautique est nécessaire.

Applies when

country
France
operation
autonomous_tethered_balloon
regulatory category
Specific