Drone Rules in Lithuania

Drone Pilot is a free mobile application that helps pilots be aware of the rules when piloting drones in Lithuania and other countries. Plus it provides features like flight tracking, detailed zone information, and useful articles with tips and ideas for fun drone flights!

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Rules for Pilots of Recreational Drones

If you are flying your drone not for commercial purposes, you have to keep in mind a couple of things:

Before taking off, check if it is allowed to fly there using Drone Pilot app
Follow basic safety rules published by CAA
VLOS - you must be able to see your drone all the time
Do NOT fly closer than 50 meters from people and buildings
You must have a private liability coverage.
You are not allowed to fly over an altitude of 150 meters unless authorised
Your drone cannot weigh more than 25 kg
It is not allowed to fly above crowds, industrial sites, urban areas and other restricted areas

Rules for Pilots of Professional Drones

If you are flying your drone for commercial purposes, you have to keep in mind a couple of things:

Before taking off, check if it is allowed to fly there using Drone Pilot app
You must be registered nationally
Identify your drone with a visible number plate
Pre-flight inspection is mandatory
You have National Drone Pilot Certificate
You have liability coverage up to EUR 1 m
It is not allowed to operate a drone heavier than 25 kg
You are not allowed to fly over an altitude of 150 meters unless authorised

Questions and answers

Why use an app like Drone Pilot?

No matter if you’re a professional or just a hobbyist - there are rules to control and ensure you’re flying your drone safely and without compromising airspace security. And this app makes it easier for everyone to be aware of the rules and the airspace structure.

Who created Drone Pilot?

It was founded by Kristers Jurševskis who has worked on tech startups and ideas for over 9 years since very early ages. He was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 Latvia list at the age of 16. Won the Apple WWDC 16' scholarship and worked on projects in Latvia, Russia and Silicon Valley.

How to download Drone Pilot?

Go to the App Store and search for Drone Pilot or click the links on this page that say "Download".

What platforms do you support?

iOS version is on the App Store and Android version is in Google Play.

How do I start using the app?

Just download, sign up in seconds and you're good to go. The on-boarding tutorial and tips will make sure you understand what's going on.