Drone Laws - Poland

Polish Civil Aviation Authority


Permission is not required for flying by recreational drone operators in Poland.  Commercial drone operators will need permissions and certifications.

Recreational Drone Operators:
Although no permission is requested to fly, it is strongly requested to following these guidelines. Regardless of the weight of the drone or model you fly, you should also follow the following rules:

  • you or a person assisting you with flying should constantly keep eye contact with the drone or model, so that it can easily be determined in the air and, if necessary, avoid collision with other airspace users or obstacles. You may temporarily lose eye contact with the drone or model when checking flight parameters transmitted by equipment being a drone or flying model equipment;
  • if you fly with camera view (FPV) and there is nobody with you who can observe the drone or model you fly, remember not to fly:
    • higher than 50 m above ground level,
    • at a horizontal distance of more than 200 m from each othe
    • at a distance of less than 100 m from the building or from gatherings of people in the open air (you can fly in the city if you find enough space).
  • Remember that there are also places in the Polish airspace where you cannot fly for safety reasons or you must obtain a special clearance for a flight in a given zone. If you want to easily check where you can fly, and where not, visit the website of the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA) where you will find the appropriate application. Below you will also find a general description of the zones to pay special attention to.

Commercial Drone Operators:
  • Guidelines for commercial drone operations and required qualifications.

Disclaimer: While all care and attention is taken to ensure the information provided is correct, it is the responsibility of the user to verify the information and conditions with the relevant civil aviation authority.