Operations subject to authorisation in the ‘specific’ category | Traficom - Required Documentation - section overview

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Operations subject to authorisation in the ‘specific’ category | Traficom — Required DocumentationVersion 1Effective -Verified 21 August 2026

In plain language

This section outlines the documentation that applicants must submit to Traficom in English when applying for a cross-border UAS operation in the 'specific' category in Finland, including specific local conditions and permit requirements.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the documentation that applicants must submit to Traficom in English when applying for a cross-border UAS operation in the 'specific' category in Finland, including specific local conditions and permit requirements.

Original regulatory text

Applicant must provide to Traficom the following documentation in English: - An application form Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu. for a cross-border UAS operation in the ‘specific’ category - A copy of the operational authorization (PDRA or SORA) or LUC issued by the Competent Authority of the Member State of registration. - The operations manual (OM), including the adapted operational procedures and mitigation measures to comply with the applicable local conditions in Finland. Local conditions in Finland are as follows: - Icing conditions maybe encountered - Population density map can be found at Tilastokeskus (External link) Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu. . Population grid data 1 km x 1 km 2021 - UAS geographical zones in Finland can be found at Droneinfo UAS geo zones (External link) Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu. or in visual format in Flyk (External link) Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu. - If the area of operation is larger than 500 km2 or operator intends to photograph some areas they need a permit from the Finnish Defense Forces https://puolustusvoimat.fi/en/instructions-for-aerial-photographers (External link) Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu. - GPS file of the intended flight location (e.g.*kml) indicating flight geography and contingency volume. Please use formulas provided by LBA's Guidance Material for Dimensioning of Flight Geography, Contingency Volume and Ground Risk Buffer https://www.lba.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/B/B5_UAS/Leitfaden_FG_CV_GRB_eng.html?nn=622248 Ulkoinen verkkopalvelu. Send all required documents to: kirjaamo@traficom.fi and uas@traficom.fi

Applies when

country
Finland
operation
cross-border
regulatory category
Specific