Why you need the UAS map before every drone flight

In Romania, whether you can fly depends on take-off location, route, altitude and time — not only on open-category rules. The official UAS zone layer published for Romania, plus same-day NOTAMs, defines what is allowed. This page offers an interactive Romania-focused map and a practical guide below.

Drone Log does not replace official sources (ROMATSA, NOTAM, AACR, MoD). It helps you structure checks, keep evidence in your flight log and prepare approval requests. The public map is a first step — a free account unlocks date/time checks, exports and HG 859 MoD workflow.

Indiferent dacă zbori recreativ cu un DJI Mini în categoria deschisă A1/A3 sau operezi comercial cu autorizare operațională, fluxul de planificare rămâne același: hartă UAS → NOTAM → teren → jurnal. Această pagină este optimizată pentru căutări precum „hartă drone România”, „zone UAS”, „restricții zbor dronă” și „NOTAM România”, cu linkuri către ghidurile detaliate, articolele de blog și resursele legale de pe site. Dacă ești la început, parcurge secțiunile de mai jos în ordine; dacă ești pilot experimentat, folosește harta interactivă și revino la checklist când planifici o misiune într-un oraș nou sau lângă un aeroport regional.

What is NOTAM and why it matters

NOTAM announces temporary or permanent airspace changes: closures, airport works, military exercises, VIP events. A zone may look open on the static UAS map but a same-day NOTAM can prohibit flight.

This map shows NOTAMs with available geometry. Guests see a limited preview on click; a Drone Log account provides full text integrated into planning and the flight log.

Recommended workflow: UAS map at planning → re-check NOTAM on flight day → log codes → fly only if both layers allow. See our NOTAM Romania guide.

What are UAS zones

UAS geographical zones are airspace sectors where EU rules impose specific requirements: prohibition, notification, altitude limits or ATC coordination. In Romania they are published cartographically by ROMATSA.

Common types include PROHIBITED, REQ_AUTHORISATION and CONDITIONAL. Read our ROMATSA map guide for symbols and airport perimeters.

UAS zones often extend beyond visible runways. Use layer filters on the interactive map. For full date/time/altitude checks, use the in-app map with an account.

How to check restrictions — practical checklist

Locate take-off and route on the UAS map. List every zone crossed. Note type, altitude cap and authorisation requirements. Overlay active NOTAMs. Check military/MoD perimeters separately.

Assess ground risk, competency and equipment. Document everything in your flight log. Drone Log automates map checks — see zone verification guide.

When in doubt, postpone. See drone restrictions Romania for a structured overview.

How to obtain flight approval

Open category covers many recreational flights. Conditional UAS zones, controlled airspace or specific category ops need ROMATSA/AACR requests — separate from MoD clearance.

Drone Log prepares structured requests (PDF/DOCX); you send them to authorities. For military zones see MoD clearance and flight approval.

Plan ahead — approvals take time. Never fly hoping approval arrives later.

Drone legislation in Romania

EU Regulation 2019/947 defines operation categories, operator duties and geo-zones. AACR transposes rules nationally; ROMATSA publishes the UAS map and NOTAMs. HG 859/2022 covers MoD objectives.

Sub-250 g hobby rules differ for registration but UAS zones and NOTAMs still apply. See drones Romania hub for the full legal picture.

Manufacturer geo-fencing apps help but official map and same-day NOTAM remain mandatory.

Account benefits vs public map

Public map shows UAS zones and NOTAMs for orientation. Free account adds: planned date/time checks, altitude filter, full NOTAM text, PDF log export, approval and MoD request prep, notifications and audit history.

Register in minutes — no card required for essential planning features.

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Useful resources

FAQ — Romania drone map

It displays official UAS and NOTAM data for visualization. We help you follow the right planning steps — area check, NOTAM, and documentation in one clear workflow.

It is a planning tool. You also need same-day NOTAM, proper category, competency, landowner consent where required and sectorial approvals.

UAS zones are relatively permanent cartographic restrictions. NOTAMs are temporary changes that can close airspace on flight day.

Guests see ID, validity window and a snippet. Free account unlocks full text and log integration.

This public page focuses on Romania. Signed-in users can access the full multi-country map in the app.

Use the search field above the map — enter a city name and the map centres on it.

All zones, prohibited, authorisation required, conditional, or NOTAM layer only.

No. Outlines are public. Account needed for full details, temporal checks and approvals.

Prepare coordinates, purpose, time, UAS type and competency proof. Drone Log generates request packages.

EU 2019/947, AACR rules, ROMATSA UAS map, NOTAM, HG 859/2022 MoD and flight log duties.

Yes — responsive layout for field use before take-off.

No. You send emails yourself; the app prepares documents.

Drone Log helps organise checks. It does not replace applicable regulations — confirm NOTAM, UAS zones and authorities before every flight.