Drone flying regulations (9th edition)

Aeromodeling encompasses all disciplines whose aim is to fly an aeromodel, a true flying machine in miniature. This aeromodel can take the form of a plane, a glider, a helicopter or a hot-air balloon, for the most common types of machine... But it can also be a figment of the imagination... or a replica of an existing or former flying machine. In this case, we speak of a flying model.
A drone is a remote-controlled model aircraft, i.e. without a pilot on board. It carries a payload that enables it to carry out a wide variety of missions: surveillance, intelligence, mapping, transport, video.
For over twenty years now, drones have been developed and used in France in a military context, for surveillance and intelligence missions. In recent years, drone technology has been adapted to the civilian sector.
The anarchic use of drones in the civilian sector has necessitated a regulatory evolution for this type of aircraft, beyond the recreational use of aeromodels in the historical context of model aviation.
This booklet will help you to understand the legal framework for the use of your drone.

Introduction
CHAPTER I: Definitions
Chapter II: European UAS regulations
CHAPTER III: Open category of operation Sub-category of operation
CHAPTER IV: Classes of remotely piloted aircraft
Chapter V: The pilot in open category
Chapter VI: Use of airspace
CHAPTER VII: Conditions of use
Chapter VIII: Special activities
Appendix 1 Electronic reporting form
Quiz answers
Useful links