The Monaco agency responsible for drone safety, CAA, has provided several internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details go to the link above. Are drones allowed in Monaco? Can you fly a drone in Monaco? Yes. According to the CAA, drone operations are allowed in Monaco, subject to very strict CAA regulations. Read on for more details. Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Monaco Remote-controlled unmanned aircraft with thermal engines are prohibited in Monegasque airspace. Only direct-view flights are allowed in Monegasque airspace. BVLOS flights are prohibited. All natural or legal persons wishing to operate a remotely piloted aircraft weighing more than 100g must hold a certificate of authorization issued by the Director of Civil Aviation. This authorization, which includes a list of the remote pilots and the remotely piloted aircraft authorized, is issued for three years. The operator, once approved, must obtain authorization before every flight. See the procedure “How to request an authorisation to shoot.“ Contact the Civil Aviation Authority if you wish to undertake a flight without taking photographs. The use of model aircraft with a mass of less than 100g, captive flying devices, lightweight free-flying balloons, and ultra-light gliders is freely permitted, except for the vicinity of the Prince’s Palace, the Place du Palais, and within 150 meters of the heliport. Unless authorized by the Minister of State, the use of any flying device is forbidden: Above the Place du Palais and the Prince’s Palace Less than 150 meters from the boundaries of the heliport of Monaco What documents are needed for drone approval in Monaco? You must provide the following: A description of the flying devices: brand, type, main dimensions, mass, main constituent parts and materials used, predicted performance The type of engine The type of propellers The make and type of the remote control system and frequency range used A description of the power system and associated protective features A description and proof of mandatory security features (barometric sensor, emergency landing device, third-party protection) A description of the maintenance procedures for the flying devices A copy of the operator’s public liability insurance contract A copy of the flying license or certificate for a theoretical examination taken A Special Activities Manual comprising the following information: Setting out satisfactory security conditions for remotely piloted aircraft, particularly for protecting third parties on the ground and in flight. It must contain the rules and procedures for operating remotely piloted aircraft and all the necessary information for dealing with incidents and accidents. Setting out the requirements for undertaking special activities adapted to each type of remotely piloted aircraft. It must state the checks that the remote pilot carries out to check that the aircraft and remote control system is functioning correctly before each flight. Reiterate the requirements to be respected for implementing the rules of the air. Describe security measures vis-à -vis third parties (limitations of use, dealing with breakdowns and loss of control, limiting risks in the case of impact, etc.) For each type of special activity, state whether the remote pilot can, at the same time, be responsible for and undertake the tasks relating to flying the aircraft and those required of the person in charge of executing the special activity mission. In cases where two people are required, state the relationship between and responsibilities of these two people. List the remote pilots with the corresponding remotely controlled aircraft they will pilot. Explain the level of training of the remote pilots State, if necessary, the special conditions for operating the aircraft at night Safety Equipment Required on all Drones?