ROC & ROC-Light
When you are using a drone in the Netherlands, you are subject to different governmental laws, rules and licenses. DroneLand will briefly explain what rules apply to which type of drone users and what permits you will need. On this page you will find the following information:
| Which laws apply to me? | Restrictions of the licenses |
| ROC-Light License | Differences in education |
| ROC License | ROC Cost Overview |
Private and professional use of drones
When you use a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (PRAS), also known as a drone, you are subject to different rules in the Dutch law. When you are a private users, the regulations on model aircraft flying applies.
Professional users are subject to stricter laws. The Dutch government defines professional use of drones the following: any professional or commercial use of a drone. You are then required to have a license or excempted to use a drone that is issued by the Dutch Ministry of Inspection of Living Environment and Transport (ILT). The Dutch police is authorized to check the licenses and excemption of any drone user within the territory of the Netherlands. By violation of the Dutch law, the police is entitled to fine, punish or to seize the possesion of the drone. It is therefore important that you know which license you need.
Types of licenses
Restricted competences: ROC-Light and mini-drones
Professional use of drones that weigh less than 4kgs are considered mini-drones. These type of drones are subject to different laws than heavier drones. The educational requirements are lower, due to the absence of a practical exam. You are, however, required to pass a theoretical exam. Due to the requirements to obtain a license are being lower, you face more restriction in the use of drones. The theoretical exam will be taken at the Dutch Association for Aviation. At the bottom of the page you will find a Cost Overview.
Complete competence: ROC License
The ROC License allows the drone pilot to have the full competences over his/her drone. This means that drones ranging in weight from 0-150 kg can be used commercially. The drone is allowed to fly 120m high and 500 m away from the pilot. The ROC License requires more of the drone pilot. This means you will have to pass a theoretical and practical examination, your drone is subject to a technical inspection and you will have to write your own operation handbook.
Usually the ROC License is obtained in the following steps. Do you want more information on the ROC License? Please visit www.droneland.academy for more information.
Differences
Differences in restrictions
Zoals in de paragraaf hierboven werd beschreven, gelden er meer beperkingen voor de ROC-Light vergunning dan de reguliere ROC vergunning. DroneLand zet de belangrijkste verschillen voor je op een rijtje.
|
Rule |
ROC-Light License |
ROC License |
|
Max. Weight drone |
4 |
150 |
|
Max. distance between Pilot - Drone* |
100 m |
500 m |
|
Max. height |
40-50 m |
120 m |
|
Minidrone (-4kg): |
50 m |
25-50 m (depends on weight) |
|
Drone (0-25kg): Distance between drone-obstacles |
Not allowed |
50 m |
|
Drone met vaste vleugel (0-25kg): Distance between drone-obstacles |
Not allowed |
50 m |
|
Drone (25-150 kg): |
Not allowed |
150 / 50 m |
|
Flying in uncontrolled airspace** |
Allowed |
Allowed |
|
Flying in (parts of) controlled airspace** |
Not allowed |
Allowed |
|
Flying within a 3km radius of uncontrolled airport ** |
Not allowed |
Allowed |
* The drone should always be in sight of the pilot
** You can find more detailled information about drone no fly zones on the Dutch Governmental Website.
Differences in education
|
Requirements of the License |
ROC-Light |
ROC |
|
Theoretical Exam |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Practical Exam |
No |
Yes |
|
Technical Examination of drone |
No |
Yes |
|
Operational Handbook |
No |
Yes |
|
Cost overview governmental documents |
±€370 |
±€2.182 |