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Drone Laws and Regulations in Finland

Find out whether you are allowed to fly your drone in Finland and what

rules apply or whether it is prohibited in general. We do not assume any liability.

 

If you find outdated or wrong information or if you want to submit the drone regulations for countries that are currently not listed, feel free to contact us here.

Is private drone flying allowed in Finland?

Yes, but you need to apply to the rules listed below.

A special permission is not necessary.

RECREATIONAL DRONE PILOTS (HOBBYISTS)

COMMERCIAL DRONE PILOTS (PROFESSIONALS)

Is commercial drone flying allowed in Finland?

Yes, but you need to apply to the rules listed below.

More information will be published asap.

Maximum Height

150m / 492ft

> 150m / 492ft: special permission required

150m / 492ft

> 150m / 492ft special permission required

Maximum Height

Maximum Distance

The drone needs to remain in sight always (line-of-sight)

The drone needs to remain in sight always (line-of-sight)

Maximum Distance

Labelling Requirements

Not required

Not required

Labelling Requirements

until 3kg / 6.6lbs you are allowed to fly over populated areas

> 3kg / 6.6lbs special permission required for flying over populated areas

Maximum Take-Off Weight

Maximum Take-Off Weight

until 3kg / 6.6lbs you are allowed to fly over populated areas

> 3kg / 6.6lbs special permission required for flying over populated areas

Flying a drone in Finland is allowed during dayt- and nighttime.

Make sure that any air traffic can be spotted early enough.

Day Times

Day Times

Flying a drone in Finland is allowed during day- and nighttime.
Make sure that any air traffic can be spotted early enough.

Drone Liability Insurance

Always required

Always required

Drone Liability Insurance

Competence Statement / License

Not required

Unclear, please check again soon

Competence Statement / License

Drone Ban Zones

State institutes

Federal authority constructions

Regional authority constructions

Airport control zones (CTR)

Hospitals

Operation sites of police, military, search- and rescue forces

You must always yield right of way to manned aircraft!

FOR DJI DRONES ONLY!

Please note that there are several constant and temporary drone ban zones (known as no-fly-zones) that either won't let your drone take-off at all or that will ask for a permission of yours.

Please click at both graphics to spot all blocked / restricted areas near your desired flying location.

Additional links and important email addresses

Check out more drone laws and regulations.

Click here or at the image to see all listed countries.

Or submit the regulations of your country right here.

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