Luxembourg LU
A new national drone law in force since 14 January 2026 makes liability insurance mandatory for essentially all drones under 20 kg and introduces a paid, annually renewed registration via MyGuichet.lu.
Your plan
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2 things to sort out before you fly
- Register your drone in Luxembourg
Required from 250 g or with any camera. Registration and annual renewal (€10) run through MyGuichet.lu; a valid liability insurance policy number is required to register. Fee: 10 EUR (Introduced 14 January 2026 under Luxembourg's new national drone law.). Allow about 1 day before your trip.
Open official page - Remote ID may apply
Direct Remote ID is required for C1, C2 and C3 class drones and in some geographical zones.
- Carry liability insurance
Required. Check that your policy covers flights in Luxembourg.
- Bringing your drone in
Personal luggage from outside the EU: goods up to €430 (air/sea travel) or €300 (land travel) are duty- and VAT-free. Above that, customs duty (tariff-code dependent) and 17% VAT (Luxembourg's standard rate, the lowest in the EU) apply. Batteries: Carry-on only. Up to 100 Wh freely; 100–160 Wh with airline approval (max 2 spares).
- Before each flight
Max 120 m above ground, always in visual line of sight · Never fly over crowds or assemblies of people · Check the legally applicable UAS geographical zones on Geoportail Luxembourg before every flight, including the Luxembourg-Findel CTR
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Flying
- Max 120 m above ground, always in visual line of sight
- Never fly over crowds or assemblies of people
- Check the legally applicable UAS geographical zones on Geoportail Luxembourg before every flight, including the Luxembourg-Findel CTR
- Third-party liability insurance is mandatory for drones under 20 kg (in practice, essentially all Open-category drones), with cover amounts varying by drone weight; flying uninsured can carry a fine of €251–5,000 or up to 1 year in prison
- Operator registration must be renewed annually via MyGuichet.lu
- Class-marked (C1/C2/C3) drones need a flashing green light at night
Commercial use: The Open category covers most low-risk commercial work. Riskier flights need an operational authorisation or a standard-scenario (STS) declaration in the Specific category, filed through MyGuichet.lu.
Official airspace mapRegistration & classes
| Registration | Yes (from 250 g or camera) Required from 250 g or with any camera. Registration and annual renewal (€10) run through MyGuichet.lu; a valid liability insurance policy number is required to register. |
|---|---|
| Pilot test | Yes (online, from 250 g) EU A1/A3 online certificate. Free EU A1/A3 online exam via the Eurocontrol LearningZone (DAC Luxembourg), available in French, German, English and Luxembourgish. |
| Remote ID | Some classes Direct Remote ID is required for C1, C2 and C3 class drones and in some geographical zones. |
| Insurance | Yes Since the law of 19 December 2025 (in force 14 January 2026), third-party liability insurance is compulsory for drones under 20 kg — in practice covering nearly all Open-category drones, including recreational ones. Minimum cover amounts vary by drone weight; exact tiers not confirmed from available sources. Non-compliance can be punished by 8 days–1 year imprisonment and/or a €251–5,000 fine. |
| Foreign registration accepted | Depends EASA registrations and certificates are valid in every EASA state. Residents of non-EASA countries register in the first EASA state where they plan to fly. |
Weight classes
| Class | Weight | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| C0 | < 250 g | Subcategory A1: may overfly uninvolved people (never crowds). No test; register if it has a camera. |
| C1 | < 900 g | A1: avoid overflying people. A1/A3 certificate and Remote ID required. |
| C2 | < 4 kg | A2: 30 m from people (5 m in low-speed mode) with the A2 certificate; otherwise A3. |
| C3 / C4 | < 25 kg | A3 only: far from people and 150 m from residential, commercial and industrial areas. |
| No class mark | any | Under 250 g → A1. 250 g and more → A3 only (legacy transition ended 1 Jan 2024). |
Import & export
- Personal luggage from outside the EU: goods up to €430 (air/sea travel) or €300 (land travel) are duty- and VAT-free. Above that, customs duty (tariff-code dependent) and 17% VAT (Luxembourg's standard rate, the lowest in the EU) apply.
- CE marking is required for sale in Luxembourg/EU; personal imports of non-CE radio equipment can be seized at customs.
- Batteries: Carry-on only. Up to 100 Wh freely; 100–160 Wh with airline approval (max 2 spares).
- No customs within the EU. The duty rate on drones from outside the EU depends on the tariff (HS) code.
Export
- EU dual-use regulation applies to professional drones with long range or high payload.
Costs
| Operator registration | 10 EUR · Introduced 14 January 2026 under Luxembourg's new national drone law. Validity: 1 year, renewed annually |
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| EU A1/A3 online certificate | Unknown |
| Import taxes | ? % duty + 17 % VAT Usually only for drones you buy abroad and bring in to keep. |
Guides
Start flying in Luxembourg Residents
- Get liability insurance
Required for drones under 20 kg since January 2026; you'll need the policy details to register.
- Register via MyGuichet.lu
Pay the €10 registration fee and renew annually. Open
- Pass the A1/A3 test
Free online exam on the Eurocontrol LearningZone, valid across the EU for 5 years.
- Label your drone
Put your operator registration number on the drone.
- Check Geoportail before every flight
Confirm your planned location against the official UAS geographical zones, including the Findel CTR. Open
Sources
- EASA – Civil drones (Open category) · accessed 23 Sept 2026
- DAC – Foire Aux Questions (Drones) · accessed 24 Sept 2026
- Gouvernement.lu – Nouveau cadre réglementaire national concernant l'utilisation des drones (Jan 2026) · accessed 24 Sept 2026
How the score is built
- Operator registration−10
- Pilot test (online)−10
- Remote ID−4
- Mandatory insurance−6
- Visitors must register locally−5
- Duty + VAT ≈ 22 %−13
Every score starts at 100 and loses points for each requirement. How scoring works