The pros/cons of sport related intelligence gathering aside . . .
Drone laws are constantly changing. Read about the General Paris Drone Laws, Drone Permits, and Bringing Your Drone On Airplanes Guide to Paris. There are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Need a permit yourself? Reach out to us.
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Paris Drone Law
The whole metropolitan area of Paris is a No Fly Zone.
Flying a drone in Paris is punishable by imprisonment and/or a €75,000 fine. Operators must ensure that they follow the following the laws if intended use drone in Paris.
If you wish to fly with the best caution we suggest
you check the Map of No Flight Zones in France
- Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
- Respect other's privacy when flying your drone
- Do not fly your drone over airports or in areas were aircraft are operating (5 mi / 8 km radius)
- You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions
- Do not fly your drone in sensitive areas including government or military facilities. Use of drones or camera drones in these areas are prohibited
The Canadian Olympic Committee apologized for the incident, which comes amid a strict ban on drones in and around Olympics venues in France.
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