What is the Drone Flight Score?

The Drone Flight Score is a simple traffic-light rating (🟢 Excellent / 🟡 Flyable / 🟠 Difficult / 🔴 Unsafe) for your location. It is calculated from wind at 10 m and 80 m altitude, gusts, rain probability, cloud cover, temperature, and the Kp index (geomagnetic storm). Select your drone profile (DJI Mini, Air, Mavic, FPV, or Avata) for profile-specific thresholds.

Where can I fly my drone in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, drone flights are prohibited or require permission in CTR zones around airports, nature reserves, sensitive areas, and military zones. Always check current BAZL flight restrictions, NOTAM, and DABS before flying. Use the Swiss Drone Map to check your location for no-fly zones and find nearby Easy Fly Zones.

Do I need a license to fly a DJI Mini drone in Switzerland?

The DJI Mini (under 250 g) falls under EASA subcategory A1 and requires an A1/A3 competency certificate (online test) in Switzerland. An operator number is also mandatory. You may fly over uninvolved persons in Open Category A1 but not over gatherings of people. Always check local BAZL restrictions.

What is NOTAM/DABS and why is it important for drone pilots?

DABS (Daily Airspace Bulletin Switzerland) is the official daily publication of temporary Swiss airspace restrictions (military exercises, events, etc.). NOTAMs (Notice to Airmen) are short-notice warnings for pilots. The Swiss Drone Map shows today's and tomorrow's DABS zones updated hourly as a map overlay, extracted automatically from the official PDF.

Swiss Drone Map - Drone Flight Score & Drone Restrictions Switzerland

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Drone Flight Score with weather at altitude

Check wind at 10 m, 80 m, 120 m, 180 m and estimated 445 m, gusts, rain probability, clouds, temperature, and Kp index. Select your drone profile for realistic limits.

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Protection Areas (Ampel)

Traffic-light scoring (Red / Orange / Yellow) for nature protection and wildlife zones — 11 federal sources plus 23 cantons via geodienste.ch.

🔴 No-fly 🟠 Sensitive 🟡 Care zone

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Community Reports

Draw a zone on the map and report informal drone bans — with photos and description. Verified reports appear as a dedicated layer.

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Boundaries & Cantons

National and cantonal boundary lines as a white overlay on all map styles — always visible for better spatial orientation.

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LATEST UPDATES

Aviation Geo Data Update: Daily at 4:30 PM. DABS Update: Hourly. Information provided without guarantee.

Tactical Overview

Welcome to the Swiss Drone Map

The essential tool for drone pilots and UAV (UAS) operators in Switzerland. Use this drone map to visualize national and cantonal flight restrictions, no-fly zones (NFZ), and aviation obstacles to ensure airspace safety and compliance with EASA regulations.

Drone Flight Score — Know Before You Fly

The Drone Flight Score gives every pilot an instant 🟢 Excellent / 🟡 Flyable / 🟠 Difficult / 🔴 Unsafe rating for the current hour and the next 7 days. Select your drone profile — DJI Mini, Air, Mavic, FPV 5", or Avata — and wind, gust, rain, cloud, temperature, and Kp-index thresholds adjust automatically to your aircraft's rated limits. Hover any score to see exactly which factor is limiting your flight window.

Key Flight Restrictions in Switzerland

Airports & Airfields: 5km safety radius and Control Zones (CTR). Approval required from ATC or airfield operators.
Critical Infrastructure: No-fly zones around nuclear power plants, prisons, energy/gas stations, and military zones.
Nature & Wildlife: Protected zones for wildlife and forest reserves (often seasonal restrictions).
Obstacles: Avoid buildings, power lines, and masts.
Temporary Restrictions: Always check NOTAM and DABS (Daily Airspace Bulletin Switzerland) before flight.

Plan Your Flight Safely

Use our interactive map to check your flight path. Violation of airspace regulations can lead to severe fines.

Easy Fly Zones

Looking for a safe spot? Check our Easy Fly Zones: Areas at least 30m or 150m away from settlements, forests, railways, and power lines, outside of any NFZ.

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