Drone laws in Italy (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: Italy applies the EU drone rules, overseen by ENAC. Operators register on the d-flight portal and show the QR code on the drone; most drones also need a pilot certificate and third-party liability insurance.

RuleWhat applies
Operator registrationRecreational flying (open category)All operators register on the d-flight portal and display the operator ID (QR code) on each drone. Not required for toy drones (Directive 2009/48/EC) or for drones under 250 g without a camera, microphone or other device that collects personal data. [1]
Pilot competencyRecreational flying (open category)Drones of 250 g or more: proof of completion of the online training (subcategories A1/A3, passed through an online exam, valid 5 years). Subcategory A2: remote pilot certificate of competency, which also needs the A1/A3 proof and a further exam. Not required for drones under 250 g, even with a camera, or for toy drones. [2]
Liability insuranceRecreational flying (open category)Yes [2]
Maximum heightRecreational flying (open category)120 m [3]
Remote IDRecreational flying (open category)⚠ Not yet verified
Minimum age to fly⚠ Not yet verified

Notes

  • Based on ENAC's rules for the open category and its pages on the A1/A3 and A2 certificates.
  • Toy drones under Directive 2009/48/EC are exempt from the operator duties. The cover must suit the type of operation.
  • Measured from the ground or the closest point of the earth's surface.

Sources

  1. Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC): Operatori di droni (UAS) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC): Requisiti generali per operare nella categoria aperta (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC): Limitazioni in categoria aperta (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.