#ARML2609273AOrder of April 7, 2026, Establishing a Temporary Restricted Area in La Courtine
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The law creates a temporary no-fly zone in La Courtine, France, effective from April 28, 2026, to April 14, 2027, to prevent unauthorized drone flights. Only specific operations like military, customs, police, rescue, firefighting, or medical are exempt, provided they cannot avoid the area. Operators need at least 5 days' notice for permits.
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Key Changes
- Creation of a temporary no-fly zone in La Courtine from April 28, 2026, to April 14, 2027
- Ban on all unmanned flights, except specific exempt operations
- Requirement of at least 5 days' advance notice for special permits
Obligations
What this law requires
All unmanned aircraft operators must prohibit drone flights within the La Courtine restricted area (LF-R 203 La Courtine boundaries, surface to 152.4 meters altitude) from April 28, 2026 at 00:00 UTC to April 14, 2027 at 23:59 UTC
Military, customs, police, rescue, firefighting, and medical unmanned aircraft operators must submit permit applications to the La Courtine camp management authority (Groupement de camp de La Courtine) with a minimum of 5 days' notice before operating within the restricted area
Exempt operators (military, customs, police, rescue, firefighting, medical) must obtain written authorization from the La Courtine camp management authority before penetrating the restricted zone
Exempt operators must demonstrate that their authorized missions cannot be completed by avoiding the restricted area before requesting penetration authorization
Airspace users must be informed of the temporary restricted zone characteristics and operating conditions through aeronautical information services