Switzerland drone map
UAS geographical zones and drone airspace restrictions in Switzerland, synced from the national publisher and shown on one interactive map, free to use.
- Restrictions on the map
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- FOCA UAS geographical zones
- Last synced
- Oct 16, 2026, 21:33Z
Flying a drone in Switzerland
Switzerland is not in the EU, but it has applied the EU drone rules (Regulation (EU) 2019/947) since 1 January 2023 through its air transport agreement with the EU. Operators of drones weighing 250 g or more, or carrying a camera, register with the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA). FOCA publishes the Swiss UAS geographical zones as open data, and the file also includes a few zones in Liechtenstein. Zones around airports and airfields, nature reserves and other protected areas each state their own conditions: select a zone to read them.
How to read the map
Each zone is coloured by what the publisher says it means for a flight. Select one to see its altitude limits, schedule and the authority to contact.
- Drone laws in Switzerland: registration and rules →
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- Prohibited — The source states that flight is not permitted here.
- Authorization required — Flight may be possible with prior authorization from the named authority.
- Coordination required — The source states that no authorization is needed, but the operator must coordinate before flying.
- Information only — The source classes this as advisory: a hazard or activity to be aware of, not a restriction on flight.
Where this data comes from
- FOCA UAS geographical zonesSource: Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA, "Geographical UAS zones of Switzerland", https://opendata.swiss/en/dataset/geografische-uas-gebiete-der-schweiz — opendata.swiss terms of use: open use, source must be provided
Check before you fly
GeoPilot is an independent planning tool, not an authorization, and is not run by the authority. Confirm the current zones, and any permission you need, with the official source:
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to register my drone in Switzerland?
- Yes, if your drone weighs 250 g or more, or carries a camera (unless it is a toy): as an operator you register with the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) and put your operator number on every drone you fly.
- How high can I fly a drone in Switzerland?
- In the open category, no higher than 120 m above the ground. A UAS geographical zone can set a lower limit, or prohibit flight altogether: select a zone on the map to see its limits.
- Does the Swiss map cover Liechtenstein?
- Yes. FOCA's dataset includes a few UAS geographical zones in Liechtenstein, and GeoPilot shows them on the Switzerland map.
- Is this map run by the authority, or an authorization to fly?
- Neither. GeoPilot is an independent planning tool, not affiliated with or endorsed by the national publisher; it shows the zones that publisher releases, synced automatically. It is not an authorization, and the official source always wins: confirm there, and get any permission a zone requires, before you fly.