If you're wondering what the legal rules and regulations are when flying FPV in Switzerland, here's a summary:
Always maintain direct visual contact with your drone. Flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) requires special authorization.
Maximum altitude is 120m above ground level for drones weighing less than 250g, and 150m for drones between 250g and 30kg.
Do not fly over gatherings of people (defined as 24 or more persons). Maintain a safe horizontal distance of at least 30m from uninvolved persons.
Respect restricted areas including airports (5km radius), heliports (2km radius), nature reserves, and military installations. Check FOCA maps before flying.
Drones over 250g must be registered with FOCA (Federal Office of Civil Aviation). Operators must display their registration number on the drone.
Liability insurance with minimum coverage of 1 million CHF is mandatory for drones weighing over 500g.
Flying at night requires special authorization unless the drone weighs less than 250g and stays below 120m.
Flying across international borders is prohibited without prior authorization from both countries' aviation authorities.
For drones between 250g and 25kg, pilots must complete required training and obtain an EU drone certificate if flying in open category A1/A3.
Please keep in mind this is just a summary, not legal advice. Stay safe and always follow the local regulations when flying.
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