UAS guide Romania
Drone legislation in Romania: what applies now
The legal framework for drones in Romania comes from EASA rules, applied locally by AACR, plus the ROMATSA UAS map, NOTAMs and MoND clearances where needed. There is no single “drone law” — you have a set of duties to check on every flight.
Key information
- Open category (A1/A3/A2) covers most recreational flights.
- UAS operator registration is required in most cases above 250 g.
- Airspace (UAS zones + NOTAM) applies to all drones.
- HG 859 / MoND applies in military zones and sensitive operations.
- Fines exist — not knowing the rules does not excuse you.
- Official sources: AACR, ROMATSA, MoND, EASA.
What this means for you
Before flight: competence + registration (where required) → map point → NOTAM → approvals. Drone Log helps structure the check without replacing official texts.
Correct compliance order
- Confirm whether you need operator registration and A1/A3 or A2 certificate.
- Mark the drone with the operator code where required.
- Check the UAS zone and NOTAM at coordinates + date/time.
- Obtain clearances/approvals (MoND, AACR, Annex 1) only if the map requires them.
- Respect max altitude, VLOS and distances to people.
Frequently asked questions
EU (EASA) UAS rules, implemented and supervised locally by AACR, plus national airspace rules (ROMATSA) and MoND where applicable.
The EASA framework is stable, but local procedures, UAS zones and AACR/ROMATSA guidance update. Always check current official sources, not an old article.
uas.caa.ro (AACR), flightplan.romatsa.ro (zones/NOTAM), aerofoto.mapn.ro (MoND) and the EASA portal for EU rules.
No. Even recreational pilots have competence, airspace and often registration duties.
Fines (including HG 859 / UAS contraventions) and measures affecting your right to fly may follow.
No. It is a planning and documentation tool. Legal decisions stay with official acts and maps.
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