Drone Laws in Croatia
Yes. EU residents use their home registration; non-EU residents register with the CCAA. Note a Croatia-specific aerial-photography permit rule.
Croatia applies the EASA framework through the CCAA, with a 120 m limit, national-park permits, and an unusual aerial-photography permit from the State Geodetic Administration.
This is general guidance, not legal advice. Drone rules change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm the current rules with the national aviation authority (linked below) before you fly. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Aviation authority
Croatian Civil Aviation Agency (CCAA / HACZ)The rules
- Registration
- For drones 250g+, and sub-250g with a camera/microphone (operator registration valid ~1 year; min age 16). Remote-pilot competency required.
- Remote ID
- On class-marked drones (EU-wide since 1 Jan 2024).
- Maximum altitude
- 120 m.
- Line of sight
- VLOS in the Open category; beyond needs a CCAA authorisation.
- No-fly and distance rules
- Minimum 8 km from airports/heliports; request airspace via the Croatia Control AMC portal. National parks (Plitvice, Krka) and heritage areas need permission. A3 150 m from people and built-up areas.
- Commercial and paid work
- Aerial-work/commercial ops need liability insurance (min 750,000 SDR). Notable: aerial photography of public areas requires permission from the State Geodetic Administration (DGU).
- Notable restrictions
- The DGU aerial-photography permit is unusual; national parks need park permission.
- Penalties
- Aerial-photography breaches reported at €650-€3,300 per incident; equipment confiscation possible.
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This is general guidance, not legal advice. Drone rules change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm the current rules with the national aviation authority (linked below) before you fly. Last reviewed: July 2026.