Specific and Certified Category Operations Near Airports

Verified from official sources
5.2 b)Circolare ENAC ATM-09A, para. 5Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

Flying near airports is only allowed for drones operating in the Specific or Certified categories, and you must follow the specific coordination and authorization procedures.

Requirement as structured

UAS operations in the 'Specific' or 'Certified' categories are permitted in geographical zones near airports in accordance with the criteria and procedures defined in paragraphs 7, 8, and 9 of this Circular.

Original regulatory text

Nelle zone geografiche così come definite al paragrafo 5.1a), sono: ... b) permesse operazioni UAS della categoria "specifica" o "certificata", secondo quanto riportato nei successivi paragrafi 7, 8 e 9.