What do you apply for with this form?

You can use this form to apply for an operational authorisation UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System).

For whom is this form intended?

For organisations and private individuals with an UAS (drone), who wish to fly in The Netherlands and are not covered by the ‘Open’ category.

What is the cost of this application?

The processing of this application involves costs. You can find the current fee in the Regeling tarieven transportsectoren (Transportation Sectors Tariffs Scheme, only in Dutch).

Which enclosures are needed?

What attachments you need to fill in differs per situation. When you fill in the form, you will see what attachments you need to include.

How does your application work?

After receiving your application, you will receive a confirmation of receipt by email. When the ILT starts processing your application, you will receive a request for payment for the processing. The ILT will consider your application if it has been submitted in full and paid. Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will not be processed by the ILT. This also applies to not sending in the requested attachment(s).

General Information regarding the form

Please complete this form in English. Forms submitted in other languages wil not be processed.
You may save the report at any time (see the option in the top right of the screen) which allows you to reopen and complete the form at your convenience.

After completely filling in and sending in the form, you will receive an email which is your confirmation. Included in the email is a PDF copy of what you submitted. The application number of your application is also mentioned.

Publication date

13-03-2025

Questions regarding the form?

In case you have questions regarding filling in this form, please contact the ILT via telephone +31 (0)88 489 0000 or use the form on the website. If you have a question about your application, please keep your application number at hand.

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