Built for drone operators in Denmark
- Electronic flight log, retrievable on demand
- Fleet and maintenance records per aircraft
- Pre- and post-flight checklists
- Pilot and certificate tracking
Built for drone operators in Denmark
Drone operations software for Denmark
Electronic flight logs, fleet and maintenance records, and checklists for Danish drone operators — ready for the electronic logbook requirement Denmark is expected to introduce from 2027.
Denmark is preparing a change that would make the flight log the centrepiece of drone compliance: under a proposed rule expected to apply from 1 January 2027, drone operators would need to present an electronic logbook to the police on demand. The rule is not final — it was in public hearing until 21 August 2026 — but the direction is clear. With roughly 15,700 registered drone operators in Denmark (Trafikstyrelsen, January 2025), a lot of teams will need a logbook that is electronic, complete, and available on the spot. UAV-Planner is that logbook, plus everything around it: fleet, maintenance, checklists, pilots, and documentation in one platform.
Denmark’s expected electronic logbook rule
The Danish proposal would require drone operators to keep an electronic logbook and be able to present it to the police on demand, with an expected start date of 1 January 2027. It went through public hearing in 2026 — the hearing closed on 21 August 2026 — and has not yet been adopted, so the details can still change. Treat it as an expected rule, not settled law, and follow Trafikstyrelsen and droneregler.dk for the authoritative version. What is already clear is the direction: enforcement moves into the field, and a logbook that lives in a binder at the office or a spreadsheet on someone’s laptop does not answer a question asked at the landing site.
What an on-demand logbook means in practice
A logbook you can present on demand has three properties a paper log rarely has. It is complete — every flight is in it, because logging is part of the workflow rather than an end-of-week chore. It is retrievable — the pilot can open it on a phone at the landing site, not just at a desk. And it is trustworthy — entries carry pilot, aircraft, time, and place as structured data with a clear history, rather than handwriting of varying quality. UAV-Planner logs flights that way as a matter of course, so an inspection becomes a matter of opening the app rather than making phone calls to the office.
Remote ID and the rest of the expected package
The same Danish rule package is expected to require Remote ID for drones over 250 grams, so aircraft broadcast their identity in flight. For operators this points in one direction: the era of informal, undocumented drone flying is ending, and the operators who thrive will be the ones whose records are as professional as their flying. An operations platform does not handle the broadcast itself — that is a hardware capability — but it keeps the operator, aircraft, and flight records that give the broadcast context when anyone follows up.
Good practice under the EASA rules today
None of this starts from zero. Danish operators in the specific category already have record-keeping obligations under the common European rules: an operational authorisation rests on documented procedures, and flights, pilot qualifications, and aircraft status need records an inspector can review. The expected 2027 rule mainly raises the bar on format and availability — electronic, and presentable on demand. Operators who move their logging into a structured system now meet that day with years of complete history instead of a fresh, empty logbook.
One platform for the whole operation
A logbook alone does not run a drone program. UAV-Planner pairs the flight log with the registers around it: aircraft and equipment with service status and flight hours, pilots with certificates and expiry warnings, pre- and post-flight checklists built into each mission, and role-based access so team leads, safety managers, and pilots each see what they need. The result is one system where the daily workflow and the compliance record are the same thing — which is exactly what an on-demand inspection regime rewards.
What you get
- Structured logs with pilot, aircraft, time, and place
- Exports for authorities, insurers, and clients
- Role-based access for teams
- EU/EEA data residency (Frankfurt)
Ahead of the expected 2027 requirement
If the proposed rule is adopted, flights from 1 January 2027 would need to sit in an electronic logbook you can present on demand. Operators who start logging electronically now meet that day with a complete history instead of a fresh, empty system.
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Frequently asked questions
Is an electronic drone logbook already mandatory in Denmark?
No. The requirement is a proposed rule that was in public hearing until 21 August 2026 and has not been adopted yet. It is expected to apply from 1 January 2027 if enacted. Follow Trafikstyrelsen and droneregler.dk for the current status — and note that operators in the specific category already have record-keeping obligations under the EASA rules today.
What would the Danish logbook rule require?
As proposed, drone operators would need to keep an electronic logbook and be able to present it to the police on demand. The same package is expected to require Remote ID for drones over 250 grams. The final wording is not settled, so check the official sources before relying on details.
What should Danish drone operators do now?
Start logging electronically before the rule lands. A structured flight log costs little to run and builds the history that makes any future requirement a non-event. It also pays for itself today: insurers, clients, and the specific category authorisation process all ask for the same records.
Is Trafikstyrelsen the drone authority in Denmark?
Yes. Trafikstyrelsen, the Danish Civil Aviation and Railway Authority, regulates drone operations in Denmark and runs droneregler.dk, the official information site. As of January 2025 Denmark had roughly 15,700 registered drone operators.
Does UAV-Planner work for Danish operators?
Yes. The platform is built for operators under the EASA framework, with an English interface, structured flight logging, fleet and maintenance records, and data stored in the EU (Frankfurt). Danish operators use the same workflow as operators elsewhere in Europe.
How is UAV-Planner priced?
Per pilot, so cost scales with your team rather than a fixed enterprise tier. See the pricing page for current plans, or request a demo to talk through your operation.