It is strictly regulated.
Flying drones over private property in Spain requires compliance with EU Regulation 2019/947 and Spain’s Ley 18/2014 (Ley de Navegación Aérea), enforced by AESA (Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea). Permissions hinge on altitude, purpose, and property consent, with stricter rules in urban areas and near sensitive sites. Violations risk fines up to €225,000 under Ley 21/2003 for unauthorized aerial activities.
Key Regulations for Flying Drones Over Private Property in Spain
- Altitude and Proximity Limits: Drones may not fly below 120 meters (400 ft) over private property without express permission, per AESA’s Manual de Operaciones de RPAS. Urban areas impose stricter ceilings (50 meters in residential zones).
- Consent Requirements: Overflight of private land demands prior written consent from the property owner, unless the drone is under 25 kg and operating in open category (subcategory A1/A3) with no direct overflight of uninvolved persons.
- Restricted Zones: Flights are prohibited within 5.5 km of airports, military installations, or national parks, as delineated in AESA’s Zonas Geográficas de Uso Restringido. Drone operators must verify geofencing via AESA’s Drones.enaire.es platform.