Applicability of Manned Aviation Traffic Rules to Certified UAS

Verified from official sources
LuftVO § 21cVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

When flying a drone in the certified category, you must follow the same traffic rules as manned motor-powered aircraft if those rules relate to environmental, noise, or nature protection.

Requirement as structured

Operators of certified UAS must comply with the traffic regulations for manned, motor-powered aircraft in Germany, insofar as they can affect environmental, noise, or nature protection concerns.

Original regulatory text

Für den Betrieb in der Betriebskategorie „zulassungspflichtig“ gelten die Verkehrsvorschriften für bemannte, motorgetriebene Luftfahrzeuge entsprechend, soweit sie Einfluss auf die Belange des Umwelt-, Lärm- oder Naturschutzes haben können.

Applies when

country
Germany
regulatory category
Certified