{"id":48447,"date":"2026-07-24T09:14:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T05:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/post\/drone-legislation-in-bulgaria-what-a-remote-pilot-needs-to-check\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:15:21","slug":"drone-legislation-in-bulgaria-what-a-remote-pilot-needs-to-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droneandcam.com\/en\/post\/drone-legislation-in-bulgaria-what-a-remote-pilot-needs-to-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Drone legislation in Bulgaria: what a remote pilot needs to check"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you planning a trip to Bulgaria with a drone? Good news: the country applies the EASA European framework<\/strong>, which makes the basics quite clear for a remote pilot already used to EU rules. However, you still need to check local geographical zones<\/strong>, use official Bulgarian portals<\/strong> for registration or training if necessary, and avoid any improvisation near airports, active zones, or crowds. Here are the essentials, in a clear and useful version. <\/p>\n\n

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Key point<\/strong><\/td>Things to remember for Bulgaria<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n
General framework<\/td>Bulgaria applies EASA European rules, with national geo zones to be checked before every flight.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Open category<\/td>Flight is possible without individual authorization if you stay within standard limits: 120 m max, visual line of sight, away from crowds, and according to the appropriate subcategory.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Registration<\/td>The drone itself is not registered as a consumer device, but the operator<\/strong> must often register via drones.caa.bg<\/a>, except for very light exceptions without personal data sensors.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Training<\/td>In the open category, the Bulgarian DG CAA requires online A1\/A3 training\/examination via X-TESLA<\/a>, followed by an additional exam for A2.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Sensitive zones<\/td>You must consult the official UAS geographical zones<\/em> file published by the DG CAA and also monitor active zones on B-FLIP<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Special requests<\/td>For the cross-border specific category or a flight in a prohibited\/restricted zone, the DG CAA requires a file at least 7 days before<\/strong> via uas@caa.bg<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr>\n
Traveling from the EU<\/td>An operator registration already obtained in another Member State remains valid in the EU, but local Bulgarian restrictions must still be respected.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Quick summary of drone rules in Bulgaria<\/h2>\n\n

For standard leisure or creative use, Bulgaria primarily follows European logic: open category<\/strong> if you stay within standard limits, otherwise specific category<\/strong> with dedicated procedures. In practice, a simple flight is generally possible if you fly within sight, under 120 m<\/strong>, away from crowds, with a drone suited to the relevant subcategory. If you want to refresh your understanding of the general logic, our guide on drone legislation in Europe<\/a> remains the best starting point. <\/p>\n\n