Dostawa ładunków dronami w UE

Overview

Drone cargo delivery is a commercial operation in which a drone transports goods, medicines or other payloads from point A to point B. At EU level this remains a developing area with limited-scale operational permits.

In 2024–2026, several countries are running pilot projects for medical deliveries (blood, medication), and some member states permit limited commercial deliveries in remote areas. Mass urban delivery is still being developed on U-space infrastructure foundations.

Rules

Cargo transport by drone almost always falls under Specific category — encompassing BVLOS flights, operations over people and regular commercial routes. An individual operational authorisation from ULC must be obtained.

The payload must be securely attached (any drop must not risk injury to people). Payload mass is included in the MTOM calculation — this can change the aircraft class and applicable requirements.

Licence

For an individual cargo delivery business in Poland you need: a Specific category authorisation from ULC, an operations concept document with a SORA risk assessment, insurance and pilot competency documentation.

Rozwój infrastruktury U-space (planowany do wdrożenia w całej UE do 2027 r.) powinien uprościć operacje komercyjnych dronów transportowych – zwłaszcza w środowiskach miejskich. Do tego czasu każda operacja wymaga indywidualnego zezwolenia.

Next step

If you are planning a drone cargo delivery business, first contact ULC regarding the Specific category authorisation process. Comprehensive operations documentation will be required.

For more on U-space and future infrastructure, see /blog/u-space-drones-explained. U-space will provide a more standardised pathway for cargo drone operators.

Najczęściej zadawane pytania

Czy dzisiaj w Polsce można legalnie dostarczać towary dronem?

Yes, with a ULC Specific category authorisation. Without one, commercial cargo delivery is not legal. Process details are on the ULC website.

Jaka masa ładunku jest dozwolona w przypadku dronów towarowych?

Nie ma uniwersalnego limitu – zależy on od MTOM statku powietrznego, klasy C i warunków zezwolenia na użytkowanie. Każdy wniosek oceniany jest indywidualnie.