Insurance Exemption for Federal and State Operators

Verified from official sources
LuftVG § 43Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you are flying a drone on behalf of and owned by the German Federal Government (Bund) or a Federal State (Land), the compulsory liability insurance requirement under this section does not apply.

Requirement as structured

The obligation to maintain third-party liability insurance does not apply if the Federal Government (Bund) or a State (Land) is the operator of the aircraft.

Original regulatory text

Satz 1 gilt nicht, wenn der Bund oder ein Land Halter des Luftfahrzeugs ist.

Applies when

country
Germany
regulatory category
General