Update of the regulation– changes as of 1/9/2025

On August 17, 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), in accordance with §44(4) of Act No. 49/1997 Coll. on Civil Aviation (Aviation Act), issued new general measures that changed the existing rules for unmanned operations in the restricted area LKR10–UAS. This area was replaced by the newly defined restricted area LKR310–UAS. At the same time, the CAA introduced ten separate geographical zones, designated LKR311 to LKR320. These zones clearly define the rules for drone operations over various areas currently in effect (excluding heliports), including key transport and energy infrastructure, specially protected areas, and other significant locations where special regulation of unmanned operations is required.

Update of the LKR10UAS regulation - changes as of 1/2/2025

The Civil Aviation Authority (the Authority) in accordance with §44 paragraph 4 of Act No. 49/1997 Coll. on Civil Aviation (Aviation Act) on 20/9/2024 issued an update of the previously issued measure of a general nature (OOP, 19/12/2023, 14/5/2024 and 20/9/2024). In this new measure of a general nature, which came into effect on 1/2/2025, a new condition was added for drone pilots who hold a valid Operational Authorization for the specific category approved before the end of 2023. Before the flight, they must assess the operational area and, if necessary, equip the drone with this system and provide evidence of this to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Update of the LKR10UAS regulation - changes as of 23/09/2024

The Civil Aviation Authority (the Authority) in accordance with §44 paragraph 4 of Act No. 49/1997 Coll. on Civil Aviation (Aviation Act) on 20/9/2024 issued an update of the previously issued measure of a general nature (OOP, 19/12/2023 and 14/5/2024). This new measure of a general nature, which came into effect on 23/9/2024, brings the following changes to the operation of unmanned systems:

1. Adjustments to the flying rules near controlled airports (CTR and MCTR) - This section deals with a change in the weight limit, from 0.91 kg to 0.9 kg. You can read the article about the flying rules near controlled airports here.
2. Adjustments to the flying rules in municipalities for drones marked with label C2. They can fly in congested areas by following certain other conditions.
3. Adjustments to the flying rules in non-controlled aerodromes (ATZ) - This section deals with the definition of the height limit using grids, if they are established for the given airport.

Update of the LKR10UAS regulation - changes as of 15/05/2024

The Civil Aviation Authority (the Authority) in accordance with §44 paragraph 4 of Act No. 49/1997 Coll. on Civil Aviation (Aviation Act) on 14/5/2024 issued an update of the previously issued measure of a general nature (OOP, 19/12/2023). This new measuer of a general nature, which came into effect on 15/5/2024, brings the following changes to the operation of unmanned systems:

1. Adjustments to the flying rules near controlled airports (CTR and MCTR) - This section primarily involves the adjustment of flight height, where pilots now follow the height indicated in the grid. You can read the article about the flying rules near controlled airports here.
2. Adjustments to the flying rules in municipalities for drones with no label up to 250 g and drones marked with label C0 and C1. They can fly in congested areas by following certain other conditions.

Update of the LKR10UAS regulation - changes as of 1/1/2024

The Civil Aviation Authority (the Authority), in accordance with Section 44(4) of Act No. 49/1997 Coll., on Civil Aviation (the Civil Aviation Act), issued an update on December 19, 2023, to the previously issued measure of a general nature (OOP, December 31, 2020). This update provides clarifications on the conditions for utilizing restricted airspace LKR10 by operators of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

The changes contained in the OOP are partly based on the end of the transition period of the current European legislation for UAS operations in the 'open' category, and further on the instructions from the EASA standardization inspection following an audit conducted in 2023.

Among the fundamental changes directly affecting UAS operations is the introduction of a new authorization instrument called "Flight Authorization" (Oprávnění k letu) for certain types of operations within the open category. This new authorization instrument generally applies to situations where, under previous legislation, it was necessary to transition to the 'specific' category of operation and apply for an Operational Authorization (OkP).

Furthermore, sections regarding the organization of public aviation displays, the movement of the remote pilot during flight, the transport of dangerous goods, the dropping of objects in flight, and certain redundant passages specifically covered by existing European regulations or the amendment to the Civil Aviation Act (e.g., the obligation of third-party liability insurance) have been removed.

Conversely, certain contexts are emphasized, such as the pilot's responsibility for collision avoidance with both manned and unmanned aircraft, or traffic information services beyond the scope of conditions for coordinated operations in CTR, MCTR, ATZ, and in the vicinity of registered airfields for sports flying equipment.