Registration and ASM Approval for Non-Toy UAS

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone is not classified as a toy, you must register and get approval from the airspace management authority before flying in Croatia.

Requirement as structured

All operators and remote pilots of Unmanned Aircraft Systems that are not considered toys must register and obtain approval from the competent ASM level to conduct flight operations.

Original regulatory text

The Most Significant Changes Regarding UAS Operations: - Re Requirement to register and issue the approval of the competent ASM level for conducting UAS flight operations for all operators and remote pilots of Unmanned Aircraft Systems that are not considered toys (in the sense of the Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the safety of toys);