Good morning everyone. This is my first time posting here and I am looking for information about flying a drone in Spain. I have a DJI Mini 4 Pro so it is under 250 grams but does have camera/video.
I am going to Fuerteventura on 21 December for two weeks and want to fly it in the open areas which is quite vast. Ideally I would also like to fly somewhere in the Corralejo Dunes but may not be allowed to do so. It seems that the rules may have changed around 2019.
I have looked at lots of information and some are saying there is no need for drones under 250 grams and some are saying it should be registered. However I can’ even get the official website to take any of my details and even the appropriate office is shut or unavailable for appointments after I arrive.
Basically does anyone know if I can just take the drone and hope for the best. I will carry all of my details with me, including flyer ID and insurance anyway.
Good morning. This is my first response & be aware I’m quite new to drone flying. I’ve taken the EASA eu basic certificate, I did it through the Irish IAA (which is in English!) & registered my Mini 3 Pro with my EU flyer id. I have flown in Holland & Spain without issue & would recommend this route to registration as inexpensive & relatively easy. I did have a policeman check me in Holland & was pleased with outcome (he was also a drone flyer​:grin:).
Regards Steve
Thanks Cedric. This is one of the sites that i was looking at and gives full information about applying but won’t actually let me submit full details. I will keep trying thanks.
Hi Elijah, sorry I should have been clearer, I am a uk resident too. It’s really easy to apply for EU registration. It’s more involved than UK registration but not that difficult - registration in any EU member state (country) covers the whole EU. That’s why I did mine online with the Irish Aviation Authority, as the exam is in English! Just google it👍
As well as registering, as discussed above, don’t forget that you still need to check whether you’re actually allowed to fly where you want to fly and, if you are, whether there are any hoops to jump through.
Fuerteventura doesn’t look to be quite as bad as Lanzarote, but still a few places are no good.
Just something to bear in mind - it can get quite windy. I was there a few years ago over Xmas and new year, and there were times it felt like I was getting sandblasted when I was walking around
Fuerteventura translates to “strong fortune” or “strong wind” in English. The name comes from the Spanish words “fuerte” (strong) and “ventura” (fortune or luck). It may also have been named after the strong winds that blow there (“fuerte viento”).
Thanks everyone for the advice. I’m going to look into all of this in the next few days. On the ENAIRE locations there are a few no go areas and some that need extra permission so I will miss those out. It is a windy island so I will keep a keen eye on the forecast and the reality. If I do the AESA exam and take all my docs / ID / insurance with me, at least I can give it a go if the right moment arises. I would hate to be near a great view with no wind and not with the drone and so missing a great opportuntity. Thanks all.
) & registered my Mini 3 Pro with my EU flyer id. I have flown in Holland & Spain without issue & would recommend this route to registration as inexpensive & relatively easy. I did have a policeman check me in Holland & was pleased with outcome (he was also a drone flyer​:grin:).
