Applicability of Manned Aviation Traffic Rules to Certified UAS
Verified from official sourcesLuftVO § 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