Anybody fly in southern Spain?

Misha · Sep 24, 2015

Good people:

Looking for tips/advice on flying in more remote parts of Spain. Can anybody help?

Mike Walker · Sep 24, 2015

Hi Misha,
I have flown (none commercial) a few times whilst visiting Spain without problems,
I kept to none crowded beaches and remote areas, and generally followed UK regs, always LOS, max 120m height, 50m from property and persons.
And obviously kept away from airports and any military areas, and got some really good photo's and footage.
This is my experience, others may differ??
Good luck, fly safe.

Mohan · Sep 24, 2015

No problems flying near estepona - just made sure I was not a nuisance or an inconvenience to others

dronie · Sep 25, 2015

Unfortunately flying in Spain is not allowed without a permission, crowded beaches or not.

Edreamsz · Sep 25, 2015

From what I have been reading you CAN fly a drone as a consumer in Spain. You can even legally buy them in Spain (Phantoms, etc) so...........do the math.

Nils Blix · Sep 26, 2015

Misha said:
Good people:

Looking for tips/advice on flying in more remote parts of Spain. Can anybody help?

I live and fly near Malaga - I have over 300 flights with my Inspire 1 here and also about 300 flights with a Phantom. I have had no problems what so ever. Do not fly over crowded beaches over towns and over gathering of people. Non commercials are good to go. Be responsible and you will be nice

Nils Blix · Sep 26, 2015

dronie said:
Unfortunately flying in Spain is not allowed without a permission, crowded beaches or not.

Where did you get this information ? New for us living and flying here (in Spain ) every day.

dronie · Sep 26, 2015

Nils Blix said:
Where did you get this information ? New for us living and flying here (in Spain ) every day.

Here: Luz verde para el uso de los drones en España

and other places on the interwebs, as well as being told by spanish journalists. But I would love to be wrong as I'm going in two weeks.

dronie · Sep 26, 2015

ok, this one says for now you don't need a license for recreational use: Spain Drone Regulations

Let's hope that is true. I will contact the police when I get there and ask (but they probably don't know it either).

Mohan · Sep 26, 2015

I commented on my experience. I didn't think Spain was that kind of place. Nice to know what the "law" says but in practice never had any problems.

I know neighbouring Gibraltar does not like UAV flying at all

Misha · Sep 26, 2015

Nils Blix said:
I live and fly near Malaga - I have over 300 flights with my Inspire 1 here and also about 300 flights with a Phantom. I have had no problems what so ever. Do not fly over crowded beaches over towns and over gathering of people. Non commercials are good to go. Be responsible and you will be nice

Thanks, Nils. I appreciate the post. Good confidence boost for me knowing you are flying successfully in Andalucia which is where I am going to be.

I am planning to fly over/around the Alhambra in Granada early morning before they open. Also planning some short flights in Cordoba, Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Ronda, and various remote areas in the Grazalema.

Have you flown near or in any cities?

Kind regards - misha

Nils Blix · Sep 26, 2015

Misha said:
Thanks, Nils. I appreciate the post. Good confidence boost for me knowing you are flying successfully in Andalucia which is where I am going to be.

I am planning to fly over/around the Alhambra in Granada early morning before they open. Also planning some short flights in Cordoba, Seville, Jerez, Cadiz, Ronda, and various remote areas in the Grazalema.

Have you flown near or in any cities?

Kind regards - misha

I have not been flying in any big cities, but I fly regulary near ( and a bit in ) Velez Malaga ( 80 000 ihb). Do not fly over places where people actually live.

Castletyphoon · Apr 20, 2022

Mike Walker said:
Hi Misha,
I have flown (none commercial) a few times whilst visiting Spain without problems,
I kept to none crowded beaches and remote areas, and generally followed UK regs, always LOS, max 120m height, 50m from property and persons.
And obviously kept away from airports and any military areas, and got some really good photo's and footage.
This is my experience, others may differ??
Good luck, fly safe.

Hi Mike, just curious, when you say 50m away from property, does that mean you cannot fly over residential areas? It would be a real shame as some of the villages around Nerja are stunning for drone videography but dont want to chance it if you think it isnt allowed. Thanks!

Harryscopic · Apr 24, 2022

Castletyphoon said:
Hi Mike, just curious, when you say 50m away from property, does that mean you cannot fly over residential areas? It would be a real shame as some of the villages around Nerja are stunning for drone videography but dont want to chance it if you think it isnt allowed. Thanks!

This thread is old, check the dates, a lot has changed since then. Here you have a link to the official information for Spain, in English: How to fly a UAS in Spain | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento
You can also find information for recreational flights in that website. Don't fly over villages or people!

Castletyphoon · Apr 24, 2022

Harryscopic said:
This thread is old, check the dates, a lot has changed since then. Here you have a link to the official information for Spain, in English: How to fly a UAS in Spain | AESA-Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea - Ministerio de Fomento
You can also find information for recreational flights in that website. Don't fly over villages or people!

Thanks. I have the dji mini 2 with me on vacation. Apparently under 250grams can fly over urban areas.