

Upon completion you can apply for a certificate to the RDW. Remote pilots must have completed the required training for flying drones over 250 grams and pass an online theory exam with a recognized Dutch flight school (in Dutch). you must change your flying location when emergency services are active near you.you cannot enter no-fly zones (you can find these easily using the Dutch air traffic management’s GoDrone app ).you must always give way to other aircraft.you may not use the drone to drop anything.you may not use the drone to transport dangerous goods.the drone may not weigh more than 25 kilograms.you must have your drone in sight at all times.you may not fly your drone higher than 120 metres.If you fly a lightweight drone and you do not fly near crowds, in general the following conditions apply: A3 (up to 25 kilograms, class identification label 2,3, 4): must fly far from people and at least 150 metres from urban areas.A2 (up to 2 kilograms, class identification label 2): must keep at least 50 metres horizontal distance from people.A1 (up to 500 grams, class identification label 0 and 1 or none): may fly over people but not over assemblies of people.This category is divided in 3 sub-categories:

The open category is for drone flights with a low risk. The risk depends among others on the weight of the drone, your knowledge, and the location of the flight. Categories are determined by the flight risk of the drone. The category determines which permit or licence you need. This number must be displayed on (all) your drone(s) and should be visible on the drone.

GETTING FAA DRONE LICENSE REGISTRATION
To do so you apply to RDW for a drone operator registration number. You register with the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW). RegistrationĪll drone operators must register, with the exception of drones without a camera and that weigh less than 250 grams and toy drones that have a CE marking for toys. These are subject to the model airplane regulation ( richtlijn modelvliegen, in Dutch). These rules do not apply to radio-controlled model airplanes or helicopters. It makes no difference if you use the drone for commercial or for recreational purposes. The rules are dependent on the risk of the of the flight. Do you want to fly a drone (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, RPAS, or unmanned aircraft system, UAS)? For instance for aerial photography or researching hard to reach places? You must comply with the European regulations for drones.
