Drone Rules for Flugplatz Bad Waldsee-Reute
Drone operations face full local restrictions within a 1.5-kilometer safety ring surrounding the Bad Waldsee-Reute (EDMZ) airfield boundaries. Due to frequent high-velocity winch launches and low-altitude glider traffic, launching any unmanned aerial vehicle inside this zone mandatory requires explicit coordination app
Aerodrome Fleet Profile: The landing ground functions as a specialized visual flight rules (VFR) network primarily accommodating non-powered club gliders, high-performance motor gliders (TMGs), active three-axis ultralights (UL), and light general aviation aircraft up to 2 tons maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).Active Launch & Traffic Mechanics: Operational profiles utilize a 660-meter grass runway layout with a 10/28 orientation. Flight activities involve high-tension steel cable winch launches (Windenstart) with rapid altitude gains, traditional aircraft engine takeoffs, and intensive low-altitude thermal soaring training circuits tracking the active local air space on frequency 119.980 MHz.Regulatory Standard & Restrictions: In absolute compliance with geographic protection frameworks (§ 21h LuftVO), unauthorized drone operations are legally prohibited inside a 1.5-kilometer lateral boundary of this aviation property to protect descending aircraft.Geographical Exception Criteria: Localized exceptions can be authorized on an individual basis. Remote pilots must submit their operational parameters ahead of the launch timeline, uploading a specific target coordinate map, valid drone liability insurance paperwork, and their active EU remote pilot license to the board.On-Site Operational Office: For administrative document evaluation, local weather parameters, and direct airfield coordination, contact the managing club office at Fliegergruppe Bad Waldsee e.V., Flugplatz Reute, 88339 Bad Waldsee (Direct desk contact via the official club communication desk).