The Kosovo agency responsible for drone safety, CAA, has provided several details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, go to the link above. Are drones allowed in Kosovo? According to CAA, drone use is allowed in Kosovo, subject to strict CAA regulations. Read on for more details. Are Drones required to be registered in Kosovo? Toy drones are exempt from the regulations if they meet all the following: The drone is less than 500 grams in weight. The drone is incapable of generating kinetic energy greater than 79 joules. The top speed is limited to 20 meters per second. The flight distance is limited to 15 meters. The maximum elevation is 30 meters above sea level. No permission from the Kosovo Aviation Authority is required for these toy drones. However, Toy drones must receive an AIS notification 72 hours before the flight (see below). Kosovo categorizes drones according to drone weight. All other drones are classified into four categories. CharacteristicsCategory 1Category 2Category 3Category 4Take-off Weight<1 kg1-5 kg5-20 kg20-150 kgMaximum Altitude50 m150 m500 mWithout limitMaximum Distance100 m2500 m2500 mWithout limitMaximum Speed30 m/s30 m/s55 m/sWithout limit Registration with the Civil Aviation Authority is required for all four classes (CAA). Following registration, you will receive an identification number that you must display as a QR code attached to your drone. Permit Requirements for Flying a Drone in Kosovo Permits from the CAA are required for all four categories. Permission must be obtained at least five business days in advance and is valid for up to two years. In addition, your application must include the following information: Name and address of the copter pilot Copy of the passport Description of the intended flight with location information Type of unmanned aerial vehicle Photos of the drone Flight manual or user manual Signed declaration To obtain a permit, you may be required to demonstrate your pilot skills to the authorities in advance. After obtaining permission, you must register each flight with the Aeronautical Information Service 72 hours in advance (AIS). Along with the categories, maneuvers are classified according to the environment in which they occur: Class 1: An Undeveloped area without people Class 2: Built-up area that is not used as a residential area with no people. Class 3: An inhabited area for residential, commercial, or recreational purposes (offices, residential buildings, parks, schools, etc.) Class 4: Densely populated zones in cities Every flight of a drone must be documented in a flight log. Per flight, you must record the pilot in command, the date, the take-off and landing times, the times, the total flight time, the purpose of the operation, and the controller’s signature. Here are the most important rules for flying a drone in Kosovo. The CAA requires that all drones be registered. Registration fees vary according to the size of the drone being registered. All drone operations in Kosovo require a permit. For additional information, see the section below. Drones weighing less than 500 grams are exempt from the regulations (1 pound). The drone operator must always maintain visual contact with their drone. Drone transportation of goods or passengers is prohibited. Drone operations must adhere to all applicable privacy laws and regulations. Without written authorization, drones may not be flown near governmental buildings, offices of international organizations, foreign diplomatic missions, law enforcement agency offices, or Kosovo Security Forces. Avoid flying within a one-kilometer (.5-mile) radius of the Kosovo border. Do not fly within a two-kilometer (1-mile) radius of Prishtina International Airport and any other approved airports or airfields. Avoid flying within a radius of 1 (.5 miles) of NATO Camp Film City.