Kiri

Your 26.04.2024

Our 03.05.2024 nr 13.11-3/24/7210-2

Dear Umer Javed

In order to fly in Estonian airspace you would need to comply with EU regulations. Article 14 (EU regulation 2019/947) says that UAS operators shall register themselves in the Member State where they have their residence for natural persons or where they have their principal place of business for legal persons and ensure that their registration information is accurate. Since you are non-EU citizen (third country operator), you would have to register yourself as an operator in the first EU country you intend to conduct your first UAS flight – in this case, Estonia.  The registration number issued in Estonia is valid for 1 year.

 UAS operators shall register themselves when operating within the ‘open’ category any of the following unmanned aircraft:

• with a MTOM of 250 g or more, or, which in the case of an impact can transfer to a human kinetic energy above 80 Joules

• that is equipped with a sensor able to capture personal data, unless it complies with Directive 2009/48/EC.

and when operating within the ‘specific’ category an unmanned aircraft of any mass.

If you have Estonian ID (or EU-ID), you can register yourself as an operator in LOIS https://lois.transpordiamet.ee/. Unfortunately the website is in Estonian at the moment and therefore we will guide you through the process.

Go to „Taotlused“ module and then pick „Alusta uut taotlust“ which you can find in the right top corner. Then you have choose „Lennundusega seotud sertifitseerimine“ -> „Mehitamata õhusõiduki käitaja registreerimine“. Check if all the information is correct and then you can submit the application by clicking on „Esita taotlus“. You would also have to pay the state fee (10€) -> „Riigilõivu tasumine“. If you have paid the state fee, then under „Load ja sertifikaadid“ module you should find your operator registration number. If you click on it, you should be able to download the certificate as well.

If this option does not work for you, we ask you to fill the application manually and send it to us ([email protected]). We have attached the application file to this letter. PS! You would have to send a copy of your ID/ Passport along with the application.

You would also have to pay the state fee.

Beneficiary customer: Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Estonia
Beneficiary address: Endla 13, Tallinn 10122 ESTONIA
Beneficiary's bank / account:
SEB Pank EE891010220034796011 (BIC/SWIFT: EEUHEE2X)
Swedbank EE932200221023778606 (BIC/SWIFT: HABAEE2X)
LHV Pank EE777700771003813400 (BIC/SWIFT: LHVBEE22)
Luminor Bank EE701700017001577198 (BIC/SWIFT: RIKOEE22)
Reference number: 2900083002
Amount and explanation: 10 EUR, also add the name of the applicant

Please keep in mind that the registration must be done once, regardless of how many unmanned aircraft the UAS operator has at its disposal. You should mark your operator registration number on each unmanned aircraft that is flown. If the size or other characteristics of the unmanned aircraft do not allow the marking to be visible on its body, it is allowed to be done in the battery compartment, provided that no additional tools are required to reach and read the marking.

In addition you would need to check the established geographical zones and its requirements from https://utm.eans.ee/avm/ before your flights.  

In your letter you have not specified the DJI drone you are using. If it weighs more than 250g, you would at least have to obtain A1/A3 certificate of competency. In Estonia we currently do not offer remote pilot exams for non-EU citizens. The remote pilot competency can be obtained all over Europe. A lot of remote pilots have obtained theirs e.g. from Luxembourg (Eurocontrol Training Zone). The course and the exams are held online.

For more information, please do not hestitate to contact us.

Kind regards

Mait Rõõmus

Senior Inspector of Unmanned Aviation Department

+372 5813 5909

www.transpordiamet.ee | Lõõtsa 5, Tallinn 11415

Estonian Transport Administration