Drone operators must register all drones in EU or U.K. Following registration, you must adhere to the following rules.

• Drones may fly up to 50 meters (170 feet) above ground or sea level in the Open category and up to 120 meters (400 feet) in the Specific category. (The ENAC may grant exemptions to operators of specific category drones.) 
• Direct visual contact with the drone is required, and the operating distance should not exceed 500 meters. 
• Avoid flying too close to residential areas or populated areas. 
• Maintain a safety buffer zone of one kilometer around residential areas. 
• Unless the owner/person consents, a safety distance of 500 meters from isolated buildings, people, vehicles, animals, and structures is required. 
• Avoid flying near airports and heliports. Stay A minimum of eight (8) kilometers away from airports and three (3) kilometers from heliports for safety. 
• At no time is it permissible to fly a drone at night. 
• There shall be no flying over, within, or near military installations, public utility installations, archaeological sites, or public or private facilities.

UK-EU Transition

Operator Registration (Non-EU Residents)

• If you are coming from a non-EU country and this is the first time you will fly your drone in an EU country, you MUST register as an Operator.
• Upon registration, you will receive a unique Operator Registration number which you MUST attach to your drone. If you have several drones, the same number must be attached to all of them.
• You are not allowed to fly in NO FLY ZONES, and you must keep aways a minimum of 8km distance away from airports/heliports.
• If you already conducted operations in another EU country before going to Italy, you must not register again. You always register to the first non-EU country you have conducted flights

Remote Pilot Certificate (Non-EU Residents)

• If you want to fly your drone in Itally and live in a non-EU country, you must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate issued from an EU country.
• You can get the A1/A3 Certificate by registering with the online Remote Pilot School.
• The online training and exam are required for those who want to fly a drone in the ‘Open’ category in subcategories A1/A3.
• The pass mark is 75%, and you have 3 tries in total to pass.
• Once you pass your exam, you will receive your remote pilot certificate. Its validity will be 5 years.
• You must have your Remote Pilot Certificate in your possession whenever you plan to perform drone operations in Italy and present it when asked by the authorities

• Drone and model aircraft requirements for visitors to the UK from overseas

  If you want to use your drone or model aircraft in the UK, you must follow the UK regulations for flying a drone or model aircraft. In most cases, you’ll need to get a UK flyer ID and operator ID.

• Operators and their responsibilities

  The following information describes the core responsibilities of the operators of drone and model aircraft (unmanned aircraft). While this will help you understand the minimum requirements, you must take necessary steps to inform yourself and make appropriate decisions about your responsibilities as an operator. 

  Who an operator is 

  The operator is the person or organisation that organises and manages how a drone or model aircraft is used.

  They are legally accountable for the safe management of the aircraft and must decide the necessary level of preparation, training, planning and oversight for the conditions and circumstances of flights. This includes flights they carry out themselves or that are carried out by anyone else using the operator’s aircraft.

  Relationship with pilot (flyer) responsibilities

  The pilot is responsible for carrying out the flight safely within the management framework set out by the operator.

  Operators must make sure they have effective management oversight for all flights using their aircraft.

  Core operator responsibilities

  Operators must take reasonable, proportionate and common-sense steps to manage the risks associated with any flight.

  In the Open Category, operators must:

  • be aware of and comply with the law relating to safe and legal operations
  • make sure that anyone flying under their operator ID is sufficiently competent to undertake the operation safely and legally
  • make sure that flyers have planned ahead and will carry out flights safely and legally
  • keep any software on the drone or model aircraft up to date, including any information on airspace restrictions
  • make sure pilots are aware of any airspace restrictions
  • in the case of class marked drones or model aircraft, make sure the class mark is not removed
  • apply the appropriate level of experience, skills and resources to manage safety risks effectively; the more complex or risky a proposed operation is, the more extensive and detailed the planning and oversight of the proposed operations must be

  Basic actions

  • Read the instruction manual carefully.
  • Register as an operator (this is a legal requirement for all drones or model aircraft weighing 250g or over; and for all drones or model aircraft with a camera, apart from toys).
  • Label your aircraft with your operator ID.
  • Look after your aircraft to ensure it is in safe working condition to fly.
  • Where required, insure the aircraft or make sure the correct insurance cover is held.
  • Carefully decide when and where your aircraft will be flown.
  • Carefully decide who may fly your aircraft.
  • Ensure the remote pilot is competent to carry out the flight safely and legally.
  • Plan your flight carefully to minimise risk and reduce the chance of something going wrong.