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New drone operators

What are the most important information and tips that beginners need to take off safely and responsibly?

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Tourists

Who is allowed to fly their drone in Switzerland as a tourist, and under what conditions?

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Open category

In the open category, the operation of drones that can be flown without approvals from FOCA is regulated.

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Specific category

As soon as one or more of the rules of the open category cannot be complied with or the take-off weight of the drone is higher than 25kg, authorisation is required to operate a drone. The drone then falls under the specific category.

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