Register your organization as a drone operator

If you operate drones commercially in Denmark, your organization must be registered as a drone operator. On this page, you can learn more about how to register your organization.

Does your organization need to be registered as a drone operator?

If you operate drones commercially in Denmark EU, you must either be registered as a drone operator yourself or be affiliated as a remote pilot with a company or organization that is registered as a drone operator.

If you work for a company, a sole proprietorship, or a private or public organization, it is the company’s responsibility to be registered as a drone operator.

All companies, sole proprietorships, public institutions, and NGOs employing remote pilots to perform tasks as part of their operations must be registered with the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority. It is the responsibility of a selected accountable person in the organization to complete the registration. Organizations need to register only once, even if they own multiple drones.

For EU based companies you should apply and register in your home state as the registration is useable in all EASA member states.

The organization is responsible for:

  • Ensuring the affiliated remote pilots has the necessary qualifications to operate the drone
  • Ensuring the drone is correctly labeled
  • Ensuring the drone is insured according to current regulations
  • Maintaining the drone as required

Read more about the difference between a remote pilot and a drone operator in our FAQ here.

You must register your organization as a drone operator if:

  • If the drone weighs above 250 grams
  • The drone weighs less than 250 g but has a sensor, such as a camera.

You do not need to register your organization as a drone operator if:

  • The drone weighs less than 250 g and does not have a sensor, such as a camera.

How to register your organization as a drone operator

What you need to register:

    • A business signature/MitID Erhverv for companies, public institutions, and NGOs.
    • Proof of insurance and insurance provider. Read more about insurance below.

    Note: Public institutions are often self-insured, so this requirement does not apply to them.

Registration process:

  1. Click the link to register your company, public institution, or NGO as a drone operator.
  2. Log in with either a business signature or MitID Erhverv.
  3. Once you have registered as a drone operator, you will receive a confirmation in your organization’s Digital Post/E-boks/Mit.dk.
  4. If you do not receive Digital Post, you must provide a mailing address for receiving the operator registration number physically. It may take up to 30 days to receive the letter.
  5. The confirmation letter will include your drone operator registration ID number and a security code.
  6. You must then label all drones owned by your organization with your registration number.

 

If you are applying as a sole proprietorship with MitID Erhverv, company, public institution, or NGO, use the link below:

[Register as a Drone Operator Here (Business Signature/MitID Erhverv)] [New Window]

If you are registering a sole proprietorship, you must register as a private drone operator. This is due to personal liability under this business structure.

You can register as a private drone operator here.

 

Renewal of Drone Operator Registration

If your drone operator registration has expired or will soon expire, you must register again as an operator.

Once you have completed the registration, you will receive a new drone operator number with a new expiration date.
It is currently not possible to issue a drone operator registration with the same operator registration number.

Your existing operator registration is valid until the expiration date. Remember to change your marking or label on the drone with the operator number and update your RemoteID in the drone if applicable.

Labeling your drones with the drone operator registration ID number

Once your organization is registered, you will be assigned a unique drone operator ID number, which must be displayed clearly and visibly on all drones operated by your organization. If your drone was previously labeled with a remote pilot’s drone certificate number, it must be replaced with the new operator number, as the certificate number is no longer a valid identification method.

Security code

As a drone operator, you will also receive a security code, which should not be shared with others. This code ensures that others cannot misuse your drone operator registration ID number by placing it on their drone and operating it under your responsibility. This will also be needed together with your drone operator registration ID number for setting up RemoteID (if applicable).

Ownership transfer

In the event of a change in ownership, the registration number must be removed from the drone. The new owner must apply for their own registration number unless they already have one.

Unregistering as a Danish drone operator

If you have a Danish Drone Operator ID number issued by Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority and wish to deregister, you are required to send an email to info@trafikstyrelsen.dk with your drone operator ID and request, with >De-register UAS OP(Case number)< in the title.

Drone insurance

If your drone is not considered a toy drone, your flights must be insured. Having insurance for your drone is essential to comply with legislation, protect yourself and others in the event of accidents or damage, and ensure a safe and secure flying experience.

Under the Danish Drone Regulation, all drone operators are required to have liability insurance that covers any damage caused by the drone during flight. For drones above 250 grams they must be insured for a minimum of 0.75 million SDR (Special Drawing Rights), which is equivalent to approximately DKK 7 million. Note: Organizations and companies cannot make use of the change in insurance requirements for drones under 250 grams, as flights in this category are not considered personal or hobby-related activities.

If you're unsure whether your business insurance covers drone flights, you should contact your insurance provider. It is important to note that not all insurance companies offer drone-specific coverage.

Senest opdateret 28-08-2025