Restrictions in Military Deployment and Operation Areas

Verified from official sources
Real Decreto 517/2024, art. 38Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If military units (land, sea, or air) are deployed or operating outside their usual zones, you cannot fly UAS there without authorization from the military commander in charge of the operation.

Requirement as structured

UAS operations in active military deployment or operation areas outside general zones are subject to the same prior permission requirements unless authorized by the military operation commander.

Original regulatory text

En las zonas de operaciones o despliegues de unidades militares, terrestres, navales y aéreas, cuando operen fuera de las zonas geográficas de UAS generales establecidas en el apartado 1, serán aplicables a las operaciones de UAS las limitaciones establecidas en el apartado 2 anterior, salvo autorización del responsable de la operación militar.

Applies when

country
Spain
regulatory category
General