Can I fly a drone in Gibraltar?

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Not without a permit. Because the whole of Gibraltar is treated as a highly congested area next to an active airport, every drone, including those under 250g, needs prior permission from the Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority.
Gibraltar regards its entire territory as congested airspace, and drones also pose a risk to aircraft using the airport, to the public and to protected wildlife such as breeding birds and the Barbary macaques. As a result, no drone of any size may be flown outdoors without permission. Visiting operators must apply to the Gibraltar Civil Aviation Authority for a permit and provide proof of identity, proof of insurance and proof of competence. Since 1 March 2024, new permit applications require the pilot to hold at least an A1/A3 licence from the UK CAA or an EU competent authority. Anyone caught flying without insurance or permission can be issued a fixed penalty of up to £400 or prosecuted, with a court fine of up to £1,000. Queries can be sent to dca@gibraltar.gov.gi.

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