Policy Introduction

Italian authorities allow pilots to fly drones but only in compliance with Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) regulations. ENAC has issued a series of rules for drone flight operations, and some highlights of these regulations are listed below.

Always fly below ENAC’s altitude limit (70 m)

Always maintain visual contact with your drone

Do not fly above populated areas

Always check the ENAC website for updates and information before flying

Do not fly within 5 km of an airport

Do not fly at night

Steps to follow as a new drone pilot

  • Check DJI’s GEO zone map for your local area before each flight.
  • Stay away from sensitive buildings, infrastructure, and facilities.
*The content above is only for reference and is subject to change.
Read the local regulations and consult authorities if necessary before flying your drone.

Battery Transportation

Please read through your airline's battery transportation regulations when traveling with LiPo batteries.We've listed IATA safety and security regulations for battery transportation here for your reference, and most airlines’ regulations are similar to these.

Learn about regulations for your specific product

Small Batteries

Battery Energy<100 Wh
Carry-on BaggageEach passenger can carry no more than 20 detached batteries on board. Attached batteries can be carried on board.
Checked-in BaggageDetached batteries cannot be checked in. Equipment with small attached batteries can be checked in.
Common EquipmentMavic Series, Phantom Series, Spark, Osmo Series, product accessories.
 apply to this battery regulation

Medium Batteries

Battery Energy100-160 Wh
Carry-on BaggageEach passenger can carry no more than 2 detached batteries on board. Attached batteries can be carried on board.
Checked-in BaggageDetached batteries cannot be checked in. Equipment with medium attached batteries can be checked in.
Common EquipmentCertain Inspire and Matrice aircraft.
 apply to this battery regulation

Large Batteries

Battery Energy>160 Wh
Carry-on BaggageCannot be carried on board.
Checked-in BaggageCannot be checked in.
Common EquipmentMG Series, Certain Matrice aircraft.
 apply to this battery regulation

*The rules above are just for your reference and subject to change. For specific and detailed regulations, visit your airline's website.

Selected Aerial Images

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒMauro Pagliai

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒMauro Pagliai

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒMauro Sciambi

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒMauro Sciambi

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒStephane Couture Photography

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒStephane Couture Photography

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒT.E.S.T. Srls

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒT.E.S.T. Srls

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒT.E.S.T. Srls

Credit: SkyPixel , Photographer ⓒT.E.S.T. Srls