Guide for UAS pilots
Drone guide for UAS pilots in Romania
Short, practical articles — cross-linked for mission planning. Drone Log helps you organise steps; official sources remain mandatory before every flight.
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Using Drone Log
- How to use Drone Log (drone-log.app) Simple Drone Log guide: account, UAS map, area check, approval requests, flight log and export. Last updated:
- Drone Log, the ROMATSA map, AEROFOTO and DJI FlySafe: what each one does Drone Log compared with the official ROMATSA UAS map, the MoND AEROFOTO app and DJI FlySafe: what each checks, what it does not do and when you need all of them. Last updated:
Before the flight
- Drone pre-flight checklist for Romania Practical pre-flight checklist: UAS map, NOTAM, category, approvals and logbook. Last updated:
- Drone area check — UAS map and NOTAM How to check a flight area: exact coordinates, UAS map, NOTAM and practical steps. Last updated:
- How to check airspace for drone flight Practical steps for airspace verification: UAS map, NOTAM, CTR, altitude and official sources before take-off. Last updated:
- What NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) means for drone flights What a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) is, how to read it quickly, and how to use it with the UAS map. Last updated:
- How to read the ROMATSA map for drones Practical ROMATSA guide: colours, CTR, NOTAM and detailed steps for your flight decision. Last updated:
- How to use the UAS map for flight planning Practical guide to the Romania UAS map: layers, colours, zoom, NOTAMs and linking the map to pre-flight checks. Last updated:
- Drone flight restrictions map in Romania (2026) Complete guide: official ROMATSA map, colours (purple, yellow, blue), NOTAM, prohibited zones, EASA rules and practical pre-flight steps. Last updated:
- Maximum drone altitude in Romania — UAS rules explained What maximum altitude applies to drone flights in Romania, when 120 m AGL is the limit and when different rules apply. Last updated:
- DJI FlySafe is not flight approval Unlocking a DJI drone or clearing a FlySafe restriction does not automatically make the flight legal. See what to check before take-off. Last updated:
What to do by drone class (EASA C0–C4)
- Class C0 drone – what to know before you fly C0 drone, under 250 g: when to register, what training you need, the rules about people and what to check before you fly. Last updated:
- Class C1 drone – what to know before you fly C1 drone, under 900 g: registration, online course and exam, remote identification and the rules about people in A1. Last updated:
- Class C2 drone – what to know before you fly C2 drone, under 4 kg: the difference between A2 and A3, the A2 certificate, the 30 m and 5 m distance from people and what to check before you fly. Last updated:
- Class C3 drone – what to know before you fly C3 drone, under 25 kg: A3 only, 150 m from built-up areas, with registration, an online course and exam, and remote identification. Last updated:
- Class C4 drone – what to know before you fly C4 drone, under 25 kg, no automatic modes: A3 only, 150 m from built-up areas, with registration and an online course and exam. Last updated:
A1/A3, A2 and UAS zones
- Difference between A1, A3 and A2 Short explanation of A1, A3 and A2 and why area checks stay mandatory. Last updated:
- EASA geographical zones for drones in the EU What EASA geo-zones are, colour codes, and how to use them with national rules. Last updated:
- Recreational vs commercial drone flights — key differences Differences between recreational and commercial drone flights in Romania: registration, approval and what changes in practice. Last updated:
- Drone marking and remote identification in Romania How drone marking and remote identification works in Romania: rules, obligations and what pilots need to know. Last updated:
- UAS operator number: what goes on the drone and what you share with no one The UAS operator number you get at registration comes with three secret digits. See what to display on the drone, what to enter in Remote ID, and why those three characters never appear in a request. Last updated:
- How much it costs to fly a drone legally in Romania in 2026 AACR's 2026 drone fees: €23 to register as an operator, €6 for the A1/A3 or A2 online exam, and a free MoND clearance. What you pay, what is free and what depends on you. Last updated:
- What changed in 2026 for drone pilots in Romania 2026 for drones in Romania: new AACR fees (operator €23, exam €6), SORA 2.5 in EASA guidance, EASA's proposal for Remote ID from 100 g and new ROMATSA zones. What is in force and what is only a proposal. Last updated:
- Frequently asked questions about drone legislation Answers to common questions about drone legislation in Romania: A1/A2/A3, registration, fines, zones and approvals. Last updated:
Safety and equipment
MAI guide — categories, classes and fines
- MoI UAS categories: open, specific, certified Summary of MoI UAS categories and what they mean for the pilot. Last updated:
- UAS classes C0–C4 and operator registration Summary of UAS classes C0–C4: MTOM, subcategory and registration duty. Last updated:
- Drone offences under HG 859 — MoI fines Summary of HG 859/2021 drone offences: unauthorised flight, CTR, Bucharest, MoND clearance. Last updated:
Logbook, requests and clearances
- Drone flight log — PDF and Excel export How to keep a flight log, what to record, and how export helps. Last updated:
- Drone flight approval in Romania — complete guide Updated guide to requesting drone flight approval in Romania: when you need it, what documents to prepare, examples, FAQ and documentation generation in Drone Log. Last updated:
- AACR drone approval — when you need it and how to get it Practical guide to AACR drone approval in Romania: when it is required, what documents to prepare and how the request works. Last updated:
- MoND drone clearance — when you need it MoND clearance for drones: when required, Aerofoto role, and how to prepare. Last updated:
- Case study: the MoND clearance for a hobby flight near Bucharest A real flight with a 160 g drone in Popești-Leordeni, step by step: the check in Drone Log, the request through AEROFOTO, the MoND clearance received 3 days after submission and the flights in the approved period. Last updated:
- How to get the MoND approval MoND approval guidance and the HG859 request flow in Drone Log: steps, documents, and official resources for UAS pilots.
Drone Log helps you organise checks and documents. It does not replace applicable regulations — verify official sources (NOTAM, PIB, UAS zones, authorities) before every flight.