Exception: places authorised by the territorially competent prefect
Verified from official sourcesArrêté 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