DJI's GEO zone database lists 141 drone zones in Denmark, 17 of them restricted, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.
Zone types
| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Restricted | 17 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
| 🟧 Enhanced warning | 88 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 36 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Københavns Lufthavn | 2.8 km |
| Aarhus | 2.1 km |
| Billund Airport | 2.1 km |
| Aalborg | 2.0 km |
| Esbjerg | 1.8 km |
| Skrydstrup | 1.8 km |
| Ronne | 1.6 km |
| Karup | 1.6 km |
| Roskilde | 1.5 km |
| Thisted | 1.2 km |
| Sonderborg | 1.1 km |
| Lolland Falster | 0.8 km |
| Sindal | 0.8 km |
| Stauning | 0.7 km |
| Skive | 0.6 km |
Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach.
Drone rules in Denmark at a glance
- Aviation authority: Trafikstyrelsen
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Operators of drones over 250 g, or lighter drones with a camera, register with Trafikstyrelsen using MitID; registration lasts 3 years. Official page
- Official map: Dronezoner
- Without an A2 certificate, keep at least 8 km from instrument airfields and 4 km from visual-only airfields (since 1 July 2025).
How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone
Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (Trafikstyrelsen) before you fly.
- Check the Dronezoner map and click a zone for its conditions; red zones cover airfields and hospital helipads. Official page
- Apply to Trafikstyrelsen with the online form (MitID). Expect about 30 days, and a fee. Official page
- For military areas and vessels, permission must come from the Danish Defence, not Trafikstyrelsen. Official page
- Check the latest NOTAMs on Naviair before flying. Official page
- Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on DJI FlySafe. DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.
Check zones and weather before you fly
The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.
Frequently asked questions
Where can't you fly a drone in Denmark?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 17 restricted zones in Denmark; the official map is Dronezoner. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Denmark?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Trafikstyrelsen. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Denmark?
Up to 120 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero.
Is the DJI no-fly zone map official?
No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Trafikstyrelsen (official map: Dronezoner).
Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.