The use of a drone, a flying machine without any pilot on board in airspace, is strictly regulated in the south of France, as in all regions elsewhere. To be able to fly a drone legally, there are a few rules published by the authority that must be observed, depending on the type of flight and use in a leisure or professional context called special activities.
Fly a Drone Legally in South France
Drones are more and more trendy. They are everywhere and attract many fans of piloting and aerial photography. But this type of remotely piloted aircraft without anyone on board is not a toy, from the moment it takes off it enters the airspace and must comply with the aviation regulations of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of France (DGAC). A professional drone pilot south France has to master those regulations.
It distinguishes between two types of use, the recreational drone for amateurs or model aircraft enthusiasts, with many restrictions and totally prohibited areas, and professional use known as special activities, allow the pilot to be able to fly his drone everywhere, subject to the to have obtained specific authorizations for the area overflown.
In both cases, the remote pilot must comply with airspace regulations and ensure the safety of third parties and of the flight. The pilots of our network are qualified, insured and declared to the DGAC, to be able to carry out all types of air services, they are perfectly familiar with the regulations and safety rules, to guarantee you services carried out in compliance with the legislation.
The Rules to Be Respected
Before taking off a drone, the pilot must check the flight zone provided by the DGAC on a geoportal site. It is strictly forbidden to fly over people or groups of people, as well as vehicles, roads and highways. Flying over a village, town or any other built-up area is strictly prohibited for recreational drone pilots, only a professional can obtain the necessary prefectural authorizations.
Many so-called sensitive areas are regulated or not allowed for drones, prohibition of overflight or capture of images, such as airports, prisons, military sites, nuclear power plants, but here too a professional pilot can obtain specific exemptions. The maximum flight height of a drone is limited to 150 meters above its take-off point, but this limitation may be lower depending on the area flown. The remote pilot of a recreational drone must always see his aircraft throughout the flight.
