Insurance Exemption for Federal and State Operators
Verified from official sourcesLuftVG § 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