Exception: places authorised by the territorially competent prefect

Verified from official sources
Arrêté du 3 décembre 2020, article 5Version 1Effective -Verified 30 August 2026

In plain language

You may fly over public space in a built-up area at places where the territorially competent prefect has authorised open-category or aeromodelling-association operations.

Requirement as structured

The prohibition on operating over public space in an agglomeration does not apply at places where the territorially competent prefect authorises open-category operations or operations conducted within aeromodelling associations.

Original regulatory text

ii. En des lieux où le préfet territorialement compétent autorise les exploitations relevant de la catégorie ouverte ou de celles pratiquées au sein d'associations d'aéromodélisme.

Applies when

country
France
operation
open_category_or_aeromodelling_association
regulatory category
Open