Drone Rules in Sweden

Drone Pilot is a free mobile application that helps pilots be aware of the rules when piloting drones in Sweden 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 that weighs less then 7 kg and is not used 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
VLOS - you must be able to see your drone all the time.
If you want to fly near airports, you need to get a special permit
You are not allowed to fly over an altitude of 120 meters or when your drone is further than 500 meters from you
Do NOT fly over crowds!
Make sure you do NOT disturb anyone - people and animals
You are not allowed to share photos or videos of people without their approval.

Rules for Pilots of Professional Drones

If you are flying your drone that weighs less then 7 kg and is not used 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
VLOS - you must be able to see your drone all the time.
If you want to fly near airports, you need to get a special permit
You are not allowed to fly over an altitude of 120 meters or when your drone is further than 500 meters from you
Do NOT fly over crowds!
Make sure you do NOT disturb anyone - people and animals
You are not allowed to share photos or videos of people without their approval.

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.