DJI's GEO zone database lists 572 drone zones in Italy, 61 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 | 61 | 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 | 382 | The drone asks you to confirm before flying in. Often smaller airfields and approach paths. |
| 🟨 Warning | 129 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Fiumicino | 3.7 km |
| Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa | 2.5 km |
| Gioia Del Colle | 2.4 km |
| Pratica Di Mare Mil | 2.3 km |
| Aeroporto Internazionale Marco Polo di Venezia-Tessera | 2.3 km |
| Aeroporto Enrico Forlanini | 2.3 km |
| Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino | 2.2 km |
| Aeroporto "Antonio Papolai" di Brindisi-Casale | 2.2 km |
| Sigonella MIL | 2.1 km |
| Aeroporto Valerio Catullo Villafranca di Verona | 2.0 km |
| Aeroporto Internazionale "Sandro Pertini" | 2.0 km |
| Ronchi dei Legionari | 1.9 km |
| Rimini Miramare | 1.8 km |
| Grosseto | 1.8 km |
| Aeroporto Internazionale di Bari "Karol Wojtyla" | 1.8 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 Italy at a glance
- Aviation authority: Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (ENAC)
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Operators of drones of 250 g or more, or lighter drones with a camera, register on d-flight and fix the operator QR code to each drone. Official page
- Official map: d-flight
- Third-party liability insurance is required.
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 (ENAC) before you fly.
- Check your area on the d-flight maps: open-category flights are prohibited in the zones around airports, heliports and airfields. Official page
- Near an airport you must fly in the specific category (standard scenario declaration or ENAC operational authorisation). Official page
- Request an airspace reservation by sending form ATM-09A to the ENAC airport directorate and ENAV: at least 35 days ahead for civil airports, 60 for military, 15 for airfields without air traffic services. Official page
- On the day, coordinate with the air traffic services unit as set out in the clearance. 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 Italy?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 61 restricted zones in Italy; the official map is d-flight. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Italy?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Italy?
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, Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (official map: d-flight).
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.