Spain guide
How to know if you can fly your drone in Spain
CanIFly summarises UAS airspace status on a map: tap a point, pick class and ceiling, and see Clear, Limited, Restricted or Prohibited. This guide explains the context for recreational and professional open-category pilots.
1. Check the point on the map
Open CanIFly, centre the map on your location (or search a city) and tap the takeoff point. Status combines ENAIRE servAIS UAS geographical zones with your class (C0–C2) and AGL ceiling. If the result is not Clear, do not assume you can launch: read zone details and official sources.
2. ENAIRE and UAS zones
ENAIRE publishes UAS geographical zones (CTR, airports, infrastructure, temporary, etc.). CanIFly consumes those geometries to draw the map, but the operational source of truth remains ENAIRE Drones / Planea. Zones change: check again on the day of flight.
3. AESA: registration and open category
Besides airspace, Spain usually requires AESA UAS operator registration and training for your operation. The open category has subcategories and limits (height, distance to people, VLOS). CanIFly does not replace that legal framework.
4. Cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao
In large cities airspace is often more restricted due to airports, heliports and urban cores. Search the city in CanIFly, tap several points (park, rooftop, outskirts) and compare statuses. An “empty” park on satellite imagery can still be Restricted under a UAS zone.
5. Community obstacles and fly spots
Pilots can mark obstacles (cranes, works, lines) and recommended fly spots. These are community tips with votes: useful for planning, not official. Always cross-check with ENAIRE/AESA.
Important notice
CanIFly is a planning tool. It is not ENAIRE or AESA. Before flying, confirm rules, notices and authorisations on official channels. You are responsible for the operation.