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.
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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
Finnish Transport Safety Agency
Finnish Trabsport Safety Agency Contact Email Address
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