DJI Flying Tips

Policy Introduction

Swiss authorities allow tourists to fly drones under Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) regulations. FOCA has issued a series of regulations for drone flight operations. Some highlights of these regulations are as follows:

Respect image and privacy rights

Stay 5 km away from airfields

Fly below FOCA’s altitude limit of 150 m

Operators must keep aircraft within their line of sight while flying

Stay 100 m away from crowds of people

Check the local aviation authority's website and review all relevant rules and regulations before flying.

Steps to follow as a new drone pilot

  • Certain cantons and municipalities may observe more restrictive regulations.
  • Anyone operating a drone or model aircraft with a weight of more than 500 g is required to take out liability insurance covering the amount of at least 1 million Swiss francs to cover any damages that may be caused.
  • Do not endanger or interfere with people or animals.
Local Policy / Registration
Local GEO Zones / Training
*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
Learn about regulations for your specific airline

*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 ⓒJean Wimmerlin

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒJean Wimmerlin

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒJean Wimmerlin

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒJean Wimmerlin

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒ单诗涵

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒ单诗涵