{"id":1180,"date":"2025-05-05T14:46:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/?p=1180"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:40:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:40:34","slug":"drone-licences-in-belgium-what-are-you-allowed-to-do-in-each-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/en\/drone-licences-in-belgium-what-are-you-allowed-to-do-in-each-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone Licences in Belgium: What Are You Allowed to Do in Each Category?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"749\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/en\/\">DroneView.be<\/a><\/strong>, we frequently receive questions about drone licences, regulations, and what is or isn\u2019t allowed when flying a drone in Belgium. And with good reason\u2014information is often scattered, outdated, or incomplete. That\u2019s why we decided to publish this comprehensive, up-to-date article to explain everything clearly. Whether you\u2019re a hobbyist curious about flying rules, or you&#8217;re aiming to become a professional drone operator, this guide will get you started the right way.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"793\"><strong>The Three Categories According to EASA<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1017\">Since 2021, drone flights in Europe fall under EASA regulations. These rules don\u2019t distinguish between recreational and commercial use but instead focus on the <strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"969\">risk level<\/strong> of the flight. There are three main categories:<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1040\">1. Open Category<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1182\">For <strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1058\">low-risk<\/strong> flights. No prior authorisation is needed as long as you follow the rules. It is divided into subcategories A1, A2, and A3:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1305\"><strong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1192\">A1<\/strong>: Flying over uninvolved people is allowed (but not over crowds). Only with drones under 250g or with a C1 label.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1411\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1314\">A2<\/strong>: Flying near people (at least 30m away, or 5m with slow-mode). Only with drones with a C2 label.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1518\"><strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1420\">A3<\/strong>: Flying far from people and buildings. For heavier or older drones (over 250g without a C-label).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1663\">For all of these, you need at least the <strong data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1581\">A1\/A3 certificate<\/strong>, which you can obtain <strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1616\">for free<\/strong> through the Belgian aviation authority (DGLV).<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1824\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1824\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1681\">Important:<\/strong> Many websites offer paid courses for the A1\/A3 exam, but the exam itself is <strong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1777\">completely free<\/strong> through the Belgian government\u2019s <strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/mobilit.belgium.be\/nl\/luchtvaart\/vliegen-met\/drones-uas\/opleidingen-en-examens\">Drone Portal.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a1-a3-drone-brevet-belgie-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a1-a3-drone-brevet-belgie-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a1-a3-drone-brevet-belgie-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a1-a3-drone-brevet-belgie-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/a1-a3-drone-brevet-belgie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1851\">2. Specific Category<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1890\">For <strong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1872\">higher-risk<\/strong> flights, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1932\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1932\">Flying heavier drones in urban areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1979\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1979\">Flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2024\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2024\">Infrastructure or industrial inspections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2202\">You\u2019ll need <strong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2064\">approval from the DGLV<\/strong>, based on a standard scenario (STS) or your own risk analysis (SORA). You\u2019ll also need an <strong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2176\">Operations Manual<\/strong> and appropriate training.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2230\">3. Certified Category<\/h4>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2353\">For drones carrying people or with extremely high risk. This category is not yet operational in Belgium for civilian use.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2400\"><strong>C-labels: Which Drone for Which Category?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2402\" data-end=\"2505\">Newer drones come with a <strong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2454\">C0 to C4 classification<\/strong>. These determine which subcategory you can fly in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2669\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2542\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2542\"><strong data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2515\">C0<\/strong>: under 250g \u2013 A1 allowed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2586\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2586\"><strong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2551\">C1<\/strong>: under 900g with tech specs \u2013 A1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2638\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2638\"><strong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2595\">C2<\/strong>: under 4kg with additional features \u2013 A2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2669\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2669\"><strong data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2650\">C3\/C4<\/strong>: under 25kg \u2013 A3<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2790\">If you have an <strong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2719\">older drone without a C-label<\/strong> (above 250g), since 2024 you\u2019re only allowed to fly it under A3 rules.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2814\"><strong>Training and Exams<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2996\">To fly legally in the Open category, you need at least the <strong data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2896\">A1\/A3 certificate<\/strong>. You take a free online course and exam via the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/mobilit.belgium.be\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2995\">Belgian Drone Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3059\">If you want to fly under <strong data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3029\">A2<\/strong> (closer to people), you must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3264\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3124\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3124\">Study additional theory (e.g., via a certified drone school)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3177\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3177\">Pass a <strong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3151\">physical exam<\/strong> at the DGLV in Brussels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3264\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3264\">Submit a <strong data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3228\">self-declared practical skills form<\/strong> (after training safely on your own)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3339\">For the Specific category, certified training centres in Belgium include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3448\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3363\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3363\"><strong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3361\">EU Drone School<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3387\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3387\"><strong data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3385\">EUROUSC-Benelux<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3401\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3401\"><strong data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3399\">FlyeX<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3424\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3424\"><strong data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3422\">HeliProtection<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3448\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3448\"><strong data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3448\">DronePort Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3480\">Insurance and Registration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3511\">Before flying, make sure you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3651\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3548\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3514\" data-end=\"3548\">Take out <strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3546\">liability insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3549\" data-end=\"3606\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3606\"><strong data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3583\">Register as a drone operator<\/strong> via the Drone Portal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3607\" data-end=\"3651\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3651\">Label your drone with your <strong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3651\">operator ID<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3653\" data-end=\"3667\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3669\" data-end=\"3936\">If you want to fly drones in Belgium today, knowing the regulations is essential. Fortunately, you can get started with a <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilit.belgium.be\/nl\/luchtvaart\/vliegen-met\/drones-uas\/opleidingen-en-examens\"><strong data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"3813\">free online course<\/strong><\/a> and earn your A1\/A3 certificate quickly. Ready for more? Then take the next step towards A2 or even the Specific category.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"4162\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.droneview.be\/en\/\">DroneView.be<\/a><\/strong>, we\u2019ve seen how hard it is to find clear, complete, and accurate information in one place. This article aims to fix that, giving Belgian drone pilots\u2014both beginners and advanced users\u2014a trustworthy reference.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4164\" data-end=\"4422\">Above all: enjoy flying your drone, but always do it safely and responsibly. Respect the privacy and safety of others. Thanks to the EASA regulations, you can fly with your licence across the entire EU\u2014but the responsibility lies with you to do so correctly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"244\">We hope this article has helped guide you toward making the right decisions. Best of luck\u2014and happy flying!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"525\"><strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"273\">Sources &amp; useful links:<\/strong> Belgian drone regulations (FOD Mobility \u2013 DGLV) <a href=\"https:\/\/mobilit.belgium.be\/nl\/luchtvaart\/vliegen-met\/drones-uas\/opleidingen-en-examens\">mobilit.belgium.be<\/a>, EASA guidelines, <a href=\"https:\/\/map.droneguide.be\/\">Droneguide<\/a> (airspace maps), and websites of certified training centres. Use this information as a starting point and stay up to date\u2014the drone world is evolving fast!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At DroneView.be, we frequently receive questions about drone licences, regulations, and what is or isn\u2019t allowed when flying a drone in Belgium. And with good reason\u2014information is often scattered, outdated, or incomplete. That\u2019s why we decided to publish this comprehensive, up-to-date article to explain everything clearly. 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