# Drone no-fly zones in Switzerland

Switzerland publishes **1,224 official drone (UAS) geographical zones**, maintained by FOCA / BAZL (Switzerland), data via swisstopo under Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that dataset directly and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

## Key facts
- Zones tracked: **1,224**
  - Requires authorisation: 1,224
- Publishing authority: FOCA / BAZL (Switzerland), data via swisstopo
- Official source: https://map.geo.admin.ch/?layers=ch.bazl.einschraenkungen-drohnen
- Dataset: FOCA - drone restriction zones
- Data version: 2026-07-31
- Last refreshed by canfly?: 2026-07-31
- Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15
- Cost: free, no account required

## Zones by restriction type

| Restriction | Zones | What it means |
|---|---:|---|
| Requires authorisation | 1,224 | Authorisation from the responsible authority is required before flying. |

## Downloads
Zones for any area of Switzerland can be exported as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl `.plan` geofence - ready for DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps. See https://canfly.io/download?country=CHE.

## Cities in Switzerland

- **Zürich** - 19 restricted zones within 12 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/zurich
- **Geneva** - 12 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 3 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/geneva
- **Basel** - 58 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/basel
- **Lausanne** - 15 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/lausanne
- **Bern** - 15 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/bern
- **Winterthur** - 11 restricted zones within 10 km of the centre, 1 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/winterthur
- **Luzern** - 12 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/luzern
- **Sankt Gallen** - 8 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/sankt-gallen
- **Lugano** - 7 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, 2 directly over it. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/lugano
- **Biel/Bienne** - 6 restricted zones within 8 km of the centre, none over the centre. https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland/biel-bienne

## Frequently asked questions

### Where can I fly a drone in Switzerland?
You can fly a drone in Switzerland outside the official UAS geographical zones published by FOCA / BAZL (Switzerland), data via swisstopo. canfly? currently tracks 1,224 such zones in Switzerland, colour-coded by restriction, so you can check any location before you fly. Always confirm against the official source before a flight.

### How many drone no-fly zones are there in Switzerland?
Switzerland currently has 1,224 published UAS geographical zones: 1,224 requires authorisation. These are published by FOCA / BAZL (Switzerland), data via swisstopo and refreshed automatically.

### Who publishes the drone zones for Switzerland?
FOCA / BAZL (Switzerland), data via swisstopo publishes Switzerland's UAS geographical zones under EU Regulation 2019/947, Article 15. canfly? ingests that official data and normalises it to the EASA ED-269 model.

### Can I download Switzerland's drone zones for my controller?
Yes. You can download Switzerland's zones - or just the area you're flying - as KML, KMZ, GeoJSON, CSV, ED-269, or a QGroundControl .plan geofence, ready to load into apps like DJI Pilot, Autel, QGroundControl, Google Earth or Avenza Maps.

## Related
- EU/EEA coverage matrix: https://canfly.io/coverage
- Interactive map: https://canfly.io/map?country=CHE
- Loading zones onto a controller: https://canfly.io/guide

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**Citing this page:** canfly?, “Drone no-fly zones in Switzerland”, https://canfly.io/drone-zones/switzerland (data as of 2026-07-31).
canfly? aggregates the official UAS geographical zones that EU and EEA states publish under
Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 15. It is not an air-traffic or flight-authorisation service;
critical flights must be confirmed against the national authority.