Flying over highways

C-class What is allowed? Condition(s)
C0, C1 or no C-class<250g - Crossing the road
- No hovering above the road
- 1:1 rule*
- Minimum 20m AGL or above obstacles (street lights etc.)
- Always maintain VLOS
- No moving vehicles on the road
C2 - Crossing the road
- No hovering above the road
- 1:1 rule*
- Minimum 20m AGL or above obstacles (street lights etc.)
- Always maintain VLOS
- No moving vehicles on the road
C3, C4 - Crossing or hovering not allowed
- 1:1 rule*
 
No C-class or legacy drone (MTOM>250g)   - Crossing or hovering not allowed
- 1:1 rule*
 

Other roads

C-class What is allowed? Condition(s)
C0-C4 - Crossing the road
- No hovering above the road
- 1:1 rule*
- Minimum 20m AGL or above obstacles (street lights etc.)
- Always maintain VLOS
- No moving vehicles on the road
No C-class or legacy drone (MTOM>250g)  - Crossing the road
- No hovering above the road
- 1:1 rule*
- Minimum 20m AGL or above obstacles (street lights etc.)
- Always maintain VLOS
- No moving vehicles on the road

*1:1 rule applies when hovering close to a road or flying alongside.

Please remember to also maintain the required distances according to A1, A2 and A3.

Source: EASA | Guidelines on operations in the open and specific category (PDF)