What do you apply for with this form?

With this form, you can apply for an exemption UDP.

National law states that flying after sunset using Visual Flight Rules (VFR) is prohibited. Do you require flying outside the Uniform Daylight Period (UDP) after sunset? In that case it is possible to request an exemption for this flight with the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Maritime Affairs (DGLM) is working on a change in the law to make it easier to fly with drones outside UDP. After this change in the law, you will also be allowed to fly outside UDP without an exemption. As long as this has not been legally arranged, you will need an exemption.

For whom is this form intended?

For UAS operators holding an operational authorization.

Conditions for an exemption

The following conditions always apply to the granting of an exemption:

• The drone flight will not endanger people or property. You must prove this with a risk analysis. You must also identify risk mitigation measures and use them. This is laid down in an operational manual or operational plan.
• You must submit a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) from LVNL no later than 24 hours before the drone flight.

You must also officially report the drone flight to the ILT and the Aviation Police.

Declaration

In order to request a UDP exemption you are required to declare that you meet the requirements as listed on the web page vliegen buiten de Uniforme Daglicht Periode.

What is the cost of this application?

There are costs involved in this process. You can find the current fees in the 'Regeling tarieven transportsectoren' (Transportation Sectors Tariffs Scheme, only in Dutch).

Which attachments are needed?

The following attachments are always required when applying for a UDP exemption:

• Operational manual. This must be included in the manual: Criteria operational handbook;
• Risk analysis;
• Operational plan;
• Declaration UDP.

The first three attachments may all be submitted in one document if desired.

How does your application work?

Applications are processed in order of receipt. After submitting your application, you receive a confirmation email with an ILT reference number. Please keep this number for your records and use it in all relevant correspondence with ILT.

You will automatically receive a message once your application is processed. You will either receive a decision or a request for further information.

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

01-01-2024

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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