Compliance with GDPR during UAS recordings

Verified from official sources
Other relevant Belgian legislation - Privacy legislationVersion 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

When flying a drone equipped with a camera or other sensors, you must respect people's privacy and follow GDPR data protection rules.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots must comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) when capturing recordings using a UAS.

Original regulatory text

Privacywetgeving: piloten op afstand moeten rekening houden met de AVG (GDPR) bij het maken van opnames.