Restrictions in Military Deployment and Operation Areas
Verified from official sourcesReal 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