According to the EU drone regulation, drone operators are required to register. Operators of drone weighing less than 250g and that are not equipped with a camera, microphone or other sensors suitable for the collection of personal data, are exempted from this requirement to register.
Where do I have to register?
You must register on dLIS, the official registration, training and testing platform for Swiss drone operators.
Please contact the FOITT if you have any questions or technical problems regarding CH-Login.
How does the registration process work?
It doesn't take more than five minutes to register. You need to provide the following information:
- Contact details: Last name, first name, address, date of birth, telelphone number
- Identification: ID photo and number
- Insurance details (liability insurance): Insurance policy number, insurance company, insurance's registered office
Once you have registered, you will have to order your UAS operator number (CHExxxxxxxxxxxxx-xyz) on dLIS. The number will appear on your dLIS dashboard. The first part of the number (CHExxxxxxxxxxxxx) must be displayed clearly on your drone. The three digits at the end (xyz) form your private secret digit code that should not be shared with anybody else. It is used to enhance the protection of your personal registration number.
Mark your drone clearly!
Before you fly your drone, you must make sure it is marked with your UAS operator number. This must be clearly visible on the drone. It does not matter how you affix the number: it can be on a plaque, engraved, or written by hand in capital letters using a waterproof marker pen. If you fly an unmarked drone, you will be liable to a fine.
Do you have any further questions about registration?
Please refer to the FAQs.
Last modification 25.03.2025
