RC tracks, model airfields and boat waters in Slovenia

In Slovenia, model flying is represented by the model flying division (Modelarstvo) of the Letalska zveza Slovenije, the Slovenian air sports federation and FAI member; its best-known event is the annual model flying meeting “Miting malega letalstva” on 15 August at Lesce airfield. Three of the four model flying fields on our list belong to model flying sections of aero clubs that fly at their airfields in Lesce, Ptuj and Novo mesto; the Ventus club in Vipava has its own field with approval from the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA). The Zveza za tehnično kulturo Slovenije is registered with EFRA for Slovenia, but its website does not show a dedicated RC car section; off-road races are held, for example, in the RC SORS series, with a round in Benedikt in 2026.

Where can you drive RC cars in Slovenia?

1 RC track with surface, classes and guest rules, sorted by region.

Club	Location	Region	Track
Modelarsko društvo Model Sport Štajerska	Benedikt	Drava	Off-road, On-road, Indoor

Where can you fly model aircraft in Slovenia?

4 club airfields with field details, limits and guest rules. Almost everywhere, guests fly only after registering with the club and when a member is present.

Club	Location	Region	Models
Aeroklub Ptuj	Moškanjci	Drava	Jets
Aeroklub Novo mesto	Novo mesto	Southeast Slovenia	Powered, Gliders
Aeroklub ALC Lesce	Lesce	Upper Carniola	Powered, Jets, Electric, Gliders
Ventus	Vipava	Gorizia	Powered, Gliders

Where can you sail model boats in Slovenia?

We have not yet found a model boat water in Slovenia with current evidence on the club’s own website.

What are the rules in Slovenia?

These associations are responsible in Slovenia:

• Letalska zveza Slovenije (LZS) – model aircraft section (Modelarstvo): According to its website, LZS is the umbrella organisation for air sports in Slovenia; it brings together eight disciplines, including model flying, and is a member of the FAI. Its model aircraft section builds models and trains young people, has achieved its greatest successes with free-flight models of classes F1A, F1B, F1C and F1H, and its most visible event is the annual ‘Miting malega letalstva’ on 15 August with international participation.

The key points from the law and official pages (retrieved 11/10/2026):

• The competent authority for drones and model aircraft is the Civil Aviation Agency of the Republic of Slovenia (Javna agencija za civilno letalstvo Republike Slovenije, CAA), as laid down in Article 2 of the Slovenian decree implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Official Gazette RS No. 39/2024, in force since 25 May 2024). The police and municipal wardens also enforce certain rules, and nature conservation wardens do so in nature protection zones (Uradni list RS – Uredba o izvajanju izvedbene uredbe Komisije (EU) o pravilih in postopkih za upravljanje brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, 2. člen).
• Operators register online in CAA’s UAS REPOZITORIJ application (uas.caa.si) – in the open category this is required from a maximum take-off mass of 250 g and also below that if the aircraft carries a sensor able to capture personal data (e.g. a camera), and in the specific category at any mass. Access requires a qualified digital certificate; according to the CAA tariff, operator registration costs EUR 70.00, or EUR 50.00 as online registration, and minors register with the help of a legal representative (CAA Slovenije – Registracija in usposabljanje A1/A3).
• Operator registration is valid for 30 months (Article 4(2) of the Slovenian implementing decree); according to CAA it is renewed roughly every 2.5 years. The operator registration number is displayed as a sticker on the aircraft – on very small drones such as a DJI Mini, the CAA FAQ says it may also be placed on the batteries (Uradni list RS – Uredba o izvajanju izvedbene uredbe Komisije (EU) o pravilih in postopkih za upravljanje brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, 4. člen).
• Remote pilots flying aircraft of 250 g or more must complete CAA’s online course and online exam for subcategories A1/A3; both are free of charge. For aircraft under 250 g with a camera, CAA recommends the course and exam; according to the CAA FAQ the certificate is valid for 5 years (CAA Slovenije – Registracija in usposabljanje A1/A3).
• For the A2 remote pilot certificate you need the A1/A3 training and exam plus self-practical training in an A3 flight area outside settlements, which you confirm by a declaration in your application; the theory exam is taken at CAA and costs EUR 40.00. After passing, the certificate is issued in the UAS Repozitorij application (CAA Slovenije – Usposabljanje in izpit A2).
• In the open category, the unmanned aircraft must be kept within 120 m of the closest point of the surface of the earth during flight; the only exception is when overflying an obstacle (Article 4(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) 2019/947) (EUR-Lex – Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947, Article 4).
• Operators must take out compulsory insurance for their unmanned aircraft system in accordance with the rules on compulsory insurance in transport (Article 5 of the Slovenian implementing decree). The decree itself sets no mass threshold, exemptions or minimum cover (Uradni list RS – Uredba o izvajanju izvedbene uredbe Komisije (EU) o pravilih in postopkih za upravljanje brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, 5. člen).
• Operators register only in the EU member state where they live and may not be registered in more than one member state at a time; according to CAA, the registration is valid throughout the EU. Residents of non-EU countries register with the authority of the first member state where they intend to operate – in Slovenia, access to the CAA portal is enabled by submitting an e-mail address and scanned personal documents (CAA Slovenia – Operator registration and traning with exam A1/A3).
• Model aircraft clubs and associations – private-law legal entities established under the law on associations whose founding act names model aviation – can apply to CAA for an authorisation under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947: the club declares that it will operate under the general operations manual Part A and submits its own Part B. The authorisation allows exemptions from open-category limits in a defined model flying zone, such as the 120 m limit, and CAA may set a minimum pilot age other than the 16 years of the EU regulation (CAA Slovenije – Dovoljenje za modelarske dejavnosti).
• In the club authorisation CAA may define a model flying zone; the maximum height there is 500 m, or up to 750 m for competitions and events held under their rules (Article 23 of the Slovenian implementing decree). If the zone lies within or close to controlled airspace (5,600 m laterally, 150 m vertically), CAA issues the authorisation only with the prior consent of the air navigation service provider; approved model flying zones are published in the AIP (Uradni list RS – Uredba o izvajanju izvedbene uredbe Komisije (EU) o pravilih in postopkih za upravljanje brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, 6. in 23. člen).
• No-fly zones apply around aerodromes: in the open category you may not fly within a control zone (CTR) inside a 5 km radius of the aerodrome reference point, nor elsewhere in the CTR at 50 m or higher; at aerodromes without air traffic control the zone is 2,600 m around both runway thresholds plus a 2,600 m strip along the runway centreline, at heliports 1,850 m and at airstrips (vzletišča) 500 m – there only with the operator’s prior approval. CAA’s interactive map (2D web app on caa-slovenia.maps.arcgis.com) shows all geographical zones (Uradni list RS – Uredba o izvajanju izvedbene uredbe Komisije (EU) o pravilih in postopkih za upravljanje brezpilotnih zrakoplovov, 13. člen).
• In Slovenia, open-category flights over built-up areas – buildings and structures where people are present – are generally prohibited. They are allowed only if all conditions are met: no more than 1,200 g, up to 50 m above ground, daytime only, with the approval of the owner or occupier of the property overflown, and with a flight announcement e-mailed to uav@caa.si 12 hours before the operation (CAA Slovenia – Geographical restrictions for UAS).

Frequently asked questions

Where can I drive RC cars in Slovenia?

With current evidence on a club website of its own, so far we only have the off-road track of the Model Sport Štajerska club in Benedikt; you drive there by prior arrangement with the club, and in winter 2026/2027 also indoors on Friday evenings. The website of the RC SORS off-road series lists further venues.

Can I fly as a guest at a Slovenian model flying field?

In some cases, yes. In Lesce, guests and members of other model flying clubs fly by prior arrangement; in Vipava you must be familiar with the field’s usage instructions, register as a temporary user and have liability insurance. The other clubs do not state any guest rules – ask beforehand.

Do I need to register again in Slovenia?

No, if you live in another EU country and are registered there as an operator: you only register in your state of residence, and according to the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) the registration is valid throughout the EU. If you live outside the EU, you register with the authority of the first EU country in which you want to fly.

Do I need insurance in Slovenia?

Yes. The Slovenian implementing regulation for the EU drone regulation requires you as an operator to have compulsory insurance under the rules on compulsory insurance in transport; it does not specify a weight limit or minimum cover. It is best to check beforehand whether your model flying liability insurance is valid in Slovenia – the club in Vipava expressly requires it.

Can I fly over towns and villages in Slovenia?

As a rule, no: flying in the open category over built-up areas is prohibited in Slovenia. It is only permitted if all of the following apply – no more than 1,200 g, up to 50 m above ground, in daylight, with the landowner’s consent and with a flight notification sent by email to the CAA at least 12 hours in advance.