Yes, US tourists can fly a drone in Poland. Poland applies the EU drone rules, so you register as an EU operator, put your number on the drone and fly below 120 m in sight. The extra Polish step is PANSA's DroneTower app: it shows drone zones, and you check in there before flying, which is required in controlled zones around airports such as Krakow and Warsaw. Eastern Poland has also had temporary airspace restrictions along the border since 2025.
EU registration and training
The Polish Civil Aviation Authority (ULC) runs drone registration and training through the national drone system at drony.gov.pl. As a non-EU resident, you register in the first EU country where you plan to fly; that number is valid in Poland.
- Register if your drone weighs 250 g or more, or if it has a camera. Every DJI drone we sell has one.
- Mark your operator number legibly on the drone.
- Sub-250 g drones without an EU class label fly in subcategory A1 with no certificate. Heavier drones need the online A1/A3 certificate and fly in A3, away from people and towns.
- Stay below 120 m with the drone in visual line of sight.
See flying in Europe as a US tourist for how to choose where to register.
DroneTower and check-in
Poland's air navigation services agency (PANSA) runs DroneTower, an app that shows drone geozones and lets pilots report ("check in") flights. Starting a flight in a control zone (CTR) around an airport requires a check-in approval, which can depend on your height and location. Polish drone guides describe check-in as mandatory for all drone flights, including sub-250 g drones, since 2021. The simplest approach: install DroneTower and check in before every flight.
Some zones need permission from the zone manager before you can check in.
Krakow and Warsaw
- Krakow: the city sits close to Kraków Airport (Balice) and its control zone. Check the app before flying near the Old Town, Wawel Castle or the Vistula.
- Warsaw: Chopin Airport's control zone covers much of the city, and government buildings add further limits.
In both cities, also avoid flying over crowds in squares and along the river.
Eastern border restrictions
Since autumn 2025, PANSA has published temporary restricted areas along Poland's eastern border, such as zone EP R130, which ran from March to June 2026. Civil drones were allowed there only in daylight under its conditions, and not at night. Similar zones may be in force when you visit, so check DroneTower before flying anywhere in eastern Poland.
Insurance
Carry liability insurance that covers drone flights in Europe. US homeowners policies rarely do. See drone insurance for Europe.
Which drone to bring
- DJI Mini 4 Pro: 249 g, flies in A1 with no certificate.
- DJI Mini 5 Pro: 249 g, 1-inch sensor for mountain and lake views.
- DJI Neo: 135 g, still needs registration because it has a camera.
Rules current as of October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current zones in PANSA's DroneTower app.
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