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RC tracks, model airfields and boat waters in Poland

1 RC track, 3 model airfields and 1 boat water in Poland – each entry checked on the club's website, with guest rules and dates.

RC tracks 1

Model airfields 3

Boat waters 1

Status October 2026

In short

In Poland we have checked 1 RC track, 3 model airfields and 1 water for model boats one by one on the clubs‘ own websites. A guest day ticket costs PLN 100 at the clubs that state a price. EU rules apply to drones and model aircraft. In Poland, since 13/11/2025 you need liability insurance for models from 250 g to 20 kg, and according to the ULC you also register model flights in advance in the DroneTower app.

In Poland, RC car racing is organised by the Komisja Modeli Samochodów RC within the Automobilklub Polski, a member of EFRA since 2022. Model flying is overseen by the Aeroklub Polski with its Komisja Modelarska; many model pilots fly in sections of the regional aeroclubs at their airfields. Drones and model aircraft fall under the Polish Civil Aviation Authority (ULC), and since November 2025 liability insurance has been compulsory for models of 250 g or more.

Where can you drive RC cars in Poland?

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

ClubLocationVoivodeshipTrack
RC Sport PlanetaPabianiceŁódźIndoor, Off-road, Drift

RC Sport Planeta

Pabianice, ul. Warszawska 44/50, 7th floor (formerly Pabia) · Łódź

Indoor Off-road Drift

  • Track: Two indoor tracks under one roof: off-road track with carpet surface on 544 m² (layout by Race Stars), drift track with hard surface on 105 m²
  • Classes: 1:10 models, e.g. buggies and short course; according to the operator, smaller models also fit on the off-road track
  • Guests: Single entry for drivers with their own model who are not (yet) club members: off-road PLN 100 per day, drift PLN 50 per day; Mondays 17:00–21:00 off-road for beginners PLN 50; arrange your visit in advance. Without your own model: rental model PLN 50 for about an hour (around 45 minutes of driving time) including track entry and briefing, by appointment.
  • Dates: Liga Off-Road, round 1 on 19/09/2026 indoors (entries via MyRCM)
  • Good to know: Mondays 17:00–21:00 open day with rental models, Fridays 17:00–22:00 club practice; club members also have access at other times, monthly pass PLN 250 (off-road) or PLN 200 (drift).

Website: rcsportplaneta.pl · Source

Where can you fly model aircraft in Poland?

3 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.

ClubLocationVoivodeshipModels
Radio Control Aeroclub Ziemi LubuskiejZielona GóraLubuszGliders, Electric
Klub Modelarzy ROWRybnikSilesiaPowered, Electric, Gliders
Sekcja Modelarska Aeroklubu PoznańskiegoKobylnicaGreater PolandPowered, Electric, Gliders, Helicopters, Multicopter/FPV

Radio Control Aeroclub Ziemi Lubuskiej (RCAZL)

Zielona Góra-Przylep, model flying zone on the Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej airfield (Przylep-Skokowa 18) · Lubusz

Gliders Electric

  • Guests: no guest rules published – best ask the club beforehand
  • Dates: Eurotour & World Cup F3K “Zielona Góra 2025” at the Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej airfield 16–18/05/2025 (competition announcement of 17/03/2025)
  • Good to know: On the airfield site there is an Aeroklub campsite with hot and cold water, a kitchen and electricity for tents or motorhomes.

Website: rcazl.pl · Source

Klub Modelarzy ROW (RC Model Club Rybnik)

Rybnik-Gotartowice, model flying runway on the Aeroklub ROW airfield opposite the main hangar (access from the rear via ul. Lotniskowa in Żory or ul. Szybowcowa in Rybnik); further fields on a reclaimed spoil heap in Rybnik-Chwałowice and in Mszana (ul. Górnicza) · Silesia

Powered Electric Gliders

  • Field: Three fields: Gotartowice with a model flying runway on the Aeroklub site for large aerobatic and scale models (electric or combustion engine); Chwałowice on a reclaimed mining spoil heap with plenty of open space, mainly for gliders; Mszana for all RC models
  • Limits: Flying space: a cylinder with a 400 m radius around the centre of the runway and a height of 500 m; in Gotartowice only along the runway axis and no high glider flights because of air traffic; thermal gliders may fly beyond the runway edge line above 100 m; no flying over pilots, the car park or spectators; combustion engines only with an effective silencer, engine tests only at the designated spot; large powered models fly one at a time; models with a ULC registration number; flights beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), autonomous models and FPV flights prohibited
  • Guests: Fields only for club members and their guests; guests come only at the invitation of a member; unaffiliated pilots and beginners fly only under the supervision of a member; anyone who flies needs liability insurance for RC model pilots (from the 2026/2027 season individual liability insurance for each pilot) and a ULC registration number on the model; children up to the age of 16 only under the supervision of a pilot registered with the ULC
  • Dates: New Year’s meeting in front of the main hangar in Gotartowice 01/01/2026, club meeting in the Aeroklub hangar 24/04/2026, Children’s Day in Gotartowice 30/05/2026, joint trip to the “Létání bez hranic” meeting in Nová Ves (Czech Republic) 13/06/2026, Groble OPEN with the Modelklub Orlová 08/08/2026
  • Good to know: The annual fee for the 2026/2027 season (01/05 to 30/04) is PLN 100 for seniors and PLN 50 for juniors.

Website: modelarze.rybnik.pl · Source

Sekcja Modelarska Aeroklubu Poznańskiego

Kobylnica near Poznań, model flying zones on Poznań-Kobylnica airfield (EPPK) · Greater Poland

Powered Electric Gliders Helicopters Multicopter/FPV

  • Field: Three model flying zones on the airfield: zone A in the middle of the concrete runway (radius 250 m) for RC aircraft and control line models; zone B at the helipad (radius 200 m) for RC helicopters and drones within visual line of sight; zone C “pod lasem” at the windsock mast (radius 500 m) for RC gliders and motor gliders, with restrictions also for aircraft
  • Limits: Flights only within the zones and at least 100 m from the edge of the runway; every flight is registered in the DroneTower app (category “szczególna”, subcategory “Klub modelarski”); when the aerodrome traffic zone (ATZ) is active, also notify the flight director for flights above 120 m, outside the zones or with models over 10 kg; without ATZ no higher than 120 m above ground; during parachute jumps no models over 10 kg, 200 m distance from parachutists and manned aircraft, which have priority; free flight models and rockets only with separate permission; no flying during official competitions without prior agreement
  • Guests: Only members of the section with liability insurance for operating unmanned aircraft may fly; a member can invite guests and bring them onto the site and bears full responsibility for them; guests must know the field rules; nobody from outside the section may fly without an invitation; pilots need at least the A1/A3 certificate of competency and must be at least 16 years old to fly solo
  • Dates: Puchar Polski F5J in Kobylnica 27/04/2025, joint barbecue and flying in the “pod lasem” zone 10/05/2026, Puchar Polski F5J in Kobylnica 20–21/06/2026, Polish Championship and Puchar Polski F3J in Kobylnica 29–30/08/2026 (according to the calendar)
  • Good to know: The 2026 section fee is PLN 180 for seniors and PLN 36 for juniors under 18; new members start with a twelve-month temporary membership.

Website: modelarzeaeroklubpoznan.org.pl · Source

Where can you sail model boats in Poland?

1 club water and meetings for model boats with propulsion and guest rules.

ClubLocationVoivodeshipModels
Pałac MłodzieżySzczecinWest PomeraniaScale boats, Public water

Pałac Młodzieży – Pomorskie Centrum Edukacji, Pracownia Modelarstwa Okrętowego – Jezioro Rusałka

Szczecin, Park Kasprowicza, Jezioro Rusałka · West Pomerania

Scale boats Public water

  • Water: Lake Rusałka in Park Kasprowicza; during the demonstrations boats run a course based on the NAVIGA F-3 course.
  • Propulsion: The workshop builds radio-controlled models with electric drive; models with combustion engines do not take part in the demonstrations.
  • Guests: The demonstrations are aimed at children and pupils from Szczecin who steer their own model; registration via the teachers on Wednesdays 17:00–19:15 in the model building workshop or on site about half an hour before the start. All participants receive a certificate.
  • Dates: 17th demonstration of floating models (autumn edition) on 12/10/2025, 12:00–15:00, at Jezioro Rusałka; 15th demonstration for Children’s Day scheduled for 14/06/2026 (12:00–15:00), cancelled because of the weather.
  • Good to know: The Youth Palace’s ship model workshop has existed since the 1960s and holds model demonstrations as a competition twice a year, in spring and autumn.

Website: palac.szczecin.pl · Source

What are the rules in Poland?

These associations are responsible in Poland:

  • Automobilklub Polski – RC Model Car Commission (Komisja Modeli Samochodów RC, KMS RC): The Komisja Modeli Samochodów RC (RC Model Car Commission) was set up within Automobilklub Polski in 2008; since the Liga Obrony Kraju (LOK) withdrew in February 2022, it has organised competitive RC car racing in Poland and represents Polish modellers internationally – it was unanimously admitted to EFRA in November 2022. It covers 1:10 and 1:8 off-road as well as electric and IC on-road, runs the Polish championships (indoor championship HMP 2026/27 from October 2026) and operates its own licensing portal.
  • Aeroklub Polski – Aeromodelling Commission (Komisja Modelarska): Aeroklub Polski was founded in 1919, is a member of the FAI and describes itself as Poland’s sports association for air sports. Model flying is handled by the Komisja Modelarska (Aeromodelling Commission), an advisory body to the board with a drone sub-commission, and a dedicated portal with sporting rules, competition calendar and licences.

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

  • According to Poland’s Civil Aviation Authority (ULC, Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego), operators in the open category register free of charge at drony.gov.pl if their model or drone has an MTOM of 250 g or more (or can transfer more than 80 J of kinetic energy on impact) or carries a sensor able to capture personal data, such as a camera – toys under Directive 2009/48/EC excepted. In the specific category, registration is required regardless of mass (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Informacje ogólne (drony)).
  • For subcategories A1 and A3 you complete an online training course and an online test in the drony.gov.pl system – both free of charge. The test has 40 multiple-choice questions and the pass mark is 75 % correct answers; the pilot qualification is valid for five years (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Informacje ogólne (drony)).
  • In Poland the minimum age for remote pilots in the open category is 14. Exceptions: A1 flights with a class C0 drone that is a toy, privately built models with an MTOM under 250 g, and flights under the direct supervision of a competent remote pilot aged at least 14 (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Kategoria otwarta).
  • Since 1 January 2024, models without a C class marking may be flown in the open category in subcategory A3 if their take-off mass including fuel and payload is under 25 kg – the pilot may weigh the model before the flight. In A3 the minimum horizontal distance from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas is 150 m; after registering, operators display their operator number on every model (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Kategoria otwarta).
  • 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).
  • FPV flights are permitted throughout the open category (A1, A2, A3), under the national standard scenario NSTS-01 and in model aviation clubs or associations holding the relevant authorisation. Because FPV goggles do not satisfy the visual line of sight (VLOS) requirement, a UAS observer who keeps visual contact with the aircraft and warns the pilot of hazards is required in the open category (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Informacja dotycząca wykonywania lotów FPV w kategorii otwartej).
  • Since 13 November 2025, operators of models or drones with a take-off mass of 0.25 to 20 kg must hold compulsory third-party liability insurance (OC). The minimum sum insured per event is the złoty equivalent of 50,000 Special Drawing Rights (SDR); the insurance must be in place no later than the day before operations begin (Dz. U. 2025 poz. 1485 – Rozporządzenie w sprawie obowiązkowego ubezpieczenia OC operatora systemu bezzałogowego statku powietrznego).
  • For club flying, the President of ULC grants model aviation clubs and associations, on application, an authorisation under Article 16 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (Article 156f of the Polish Aviation Law). The club must itself be registered as an operator; the authorisation covers domestic flights only – recreational and display flights, sport and competitions – and does not exempt members from registering as operators themselves. Without a club authorisation, models are flown in subcategory A3 or in specially designated geographical zones (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Wykonywanie operacji w ramach klubu lub stowarzyszenia modelarstwa lotniczego).
  • To obtain the Article 16 authorisation, the club submits to ULC, among other things, its organisational structure, its procedures and management system, an operational risk assessment under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and proof of liability insurance; processing is subject to an aviation fee of PLN 50 and a decision is normally issued within one month. The club must support its pilots in reaching a minimum level of competence (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Warunki uzyskania zezwolenia na operacje w ramach klubu lub stowarzyszenia modelarstwa lotniczego).
  • In Poland, geographical zones for drones are designated by the air navigation services agency PAŻP (Polska Agencja Żeglugi Powietrznej). Before an operation, check airspace availability on DroneMap (dronemap.pansa.pl) – in some cases consent from the manager of the airspace or site is required. According to ULC, every drone flight in Polish airspace should take place only after PAŻP has been notified via the IT system it specifies (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Informacje ogólne (drony)).
  • Flights with model aircraft must also be notified in the DroneTower flight notification app (drony.gov.pl/drone-tower) – according to ULC, just like flights with any other unmanned aircraft (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Czy loty wykonywane modelami wymagają wykonania zgłoszenia w DroneTower?).
  • An operator may not be registered in more than one Member State. Operators registered in another EU or EFTA country who want to take training in Poland can open an account in the Polish registration system using their operator number from that country; operators from outside the EU and EFTA can register in Poland if they intend to carry out their first operation there (according to ULC this also applies to Iceland and Switzerland) (Urząd Lotnictwa Cywilnego – Informacje ogólne (drony)).

Note

I am not a lawyer: this is a summary of the linked sources, not legal advice.

Missing an entry?

This list is still very short: many Polish clubs have no accessible website of their own or only appear on Facebook, and numerous club websites blocked access. So far we have therefore documented only one RC track, three model airfields and one water, and we are adding to the list step by step. Do you know an active club that is missing here? Write to us via the contact page (in German) – we check the tip on the club’s website and add it to the list.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find an RC track in Poland?

So far this page lists 1 verified track, with surface, classes and guest driver rules. Clubs race in series run by the Komisja Modeli Samochodów RC within the Automobilklub Polski.

Can I fly at a Polish club field as a model pilot from abroad?

At the fields we have checked, guests only fly at the invitation of a member who is responsible for them, and with liability insurance. We have not found in the official sources whether a foreign policy is sufficient for this – it is best to ask the club beforehand.

Do I need to register again in Poland?

No. As an operator you may only be registered in one EU state, usually your country of residence. You attach your operator number to every model.

How high can I fly in Poland?

In the open category no higher than 120 m above ground. You fly models without a C class label in A3 at least 150 m away from residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas, or in a club with ULC authorisation under its rules.

Is insurance compulsory in Poland?

Yes. Since 13/11/2025 you need liability insurance for models and drones from 0.25 to 20 kg with cover of at least 50,000 special drawing rights per incident; it must be in place no later than the day before the first flight.

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