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Can tourists fly a drone in Denmark?

The same rules apply to visitors and Danes.

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Short answer

Yes. Citizens of other EU countries and of countries outside the EU may fly a drone in Denmark if they hold a European drone certificate, and they follow the same conditions as Danish remote pilots. You must be at least 15 to fly a drone over 250 g, while a drone under 250 g may be flown from age 12. Toy drones made for children have no age limit and need no certificate.

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Why

  1. A European certificate is valid in Denmark.
  2. The minimum age is 15 for drones over 250 g.
  3. Greenland has its own rules.

Details

A European drone certificate does not apply in Greenland, but it does apply in the Faroe Islands.

Tip

Night flights are allowed if the drone has a green flashing light that shows its position.

What may differ

If you want to publish or sell photos of people taken with the drone, you need their explicit consent.

Common misconception

Tourists need a special Danish drone licence.

What actually happens

A European drone certificate from another country is enough, as long as you follow the Danish rules.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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