Drone regulations in Malta
Last update on 27.06.2024 | 10 Kommentare
In this article, you will learn everything you need to know if you want to use your drone in Malta.
The EU Drone Regulation has been in force in Malta since 31.12.2020. This has largely harmonized the rules for remote pilots. For example, your EU drone pilot’s license is recognized across borders.
Registration in Malta is still mandatory, even as a tourist. If you have already registered as an operator in a European country and already have an EASA registration number, you can opt for a three-month registration for 10 euros. You must also upload confirmation of your drone insurance via this portal.
If you do not yet have an EASA registration number (e-ID), you can obtain one for 25 euros.
Overview of the European rules that apply in Malta
In Malta, the regulations of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) apply. The following is a summary of the key facts. For a complete overview, read our article on the new EU drone regulation.
National peculiarities in Malta
Each country can define certain aspects of its drone regulations. For Malta, the following requirements apply in addition to the European regulations.
Further regulations for drone pilots in Malta
As the whole of Malta is controlled airspace, all drone flights in Malta must be authorized by TM-CAD. For this purpose, you must submit a flight request stating the date/time, location and altitude of the flight. For flight requests involving a restricted area, you should upload an email from the owner of the restricted area in the comments section stating that they have no objection to drone flights being conducted over their property. You can find detailed instructions here.
If you would like to acquire a drone license in Malta, you can find out more about the modalities on this page.
Malta has a safety distance of one kilometer from airports.
A minimum distance of 120 meters applies to many other objects. These include police properties, military and industrial facilities, power plants, hospitals, embassies and consulates, ports, buildings of international organizations and gatherings of people (from 12 people).
Flying a drone is prohibited in Maltese nature reserves.
We have researched the listed drone regulations for Malta to the best of our knowledge. We can not guarantee the correctness of the information. If you want to be on the safe side, please contact the competent aviation authority. Alternatively, you can also ask the embassy in your country for further information about the regulations. Please leave us a comment when you receive news and/or gain experience with your copter in Malta!
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all flights must be approved individually by the Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) if the copter weighs more than 250 grams.
Does this mean I could not bring mavic to malta ?
Hello,
Got any update on that?
Interested in this as well.
Hello, DJI created a new dron TELLO in March 2018. The body weight is 80 grams (0.08 kg). Flight with this drones is allowed? do I need no permission or paper from the office?
Hello, I’m going to Malta in some days and I’m taking my drone with me. I wanted to know if i need some kind of Maltese permission to fly it or I can just feel free to fly it as long as it’s not in important buildings, hoses or over cars and people off course. Wanted to get some feedback of drones in Malta. Thank you. Cheers !
Hi Jennifer,
As I wrote in the article, you need a permission for each flight from the CAD.
Hi,
I am trying to contact Malta’s CAD for a permission to fly my drone over there, but I have not been able to get a hold of anyone who would have properly responded to my emails. How was your experience with this?
I waited for an answer about a week. I was answered from the e-mail address [email protected]
New rules from 01/04/20148
http://www.transport.gov.mt/aviation/operational-requirements-for-the-use-of-drones-in-malta
Please update information from official source.
Thank you Artsem, I check the new rules.