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Drone filming in Milan and on Lake Como
Milan is Italy’s fashion, design and business capital; Lake Como is its most cinematic backdrop. Both are popular with international productions, and both need careful planning.
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ENAC-registered operator since 2014Pilots with EU STS-01, STS-02, CRM and COMClass C5 drones for red zonesWe work with international crews
A local, licensed crewWe check the zones, file the permits and fly.
Milan at a glance
98%of the municipality of Milan is inside at least one D-Flight drone zone
98%needs an authorisation even at ground level
AirfieldsMilano Linate and Milano Bresso (Malpensa and Bergamo further out)
Source: our analysis of the official D-Flight geographical zones (data as of 9 September 2026). Check any Italian provincial capital with our interactive drone-zone checker.
Milan: a restricted area over the whole city
Milan is a special case: a restricted zone covers the city itself, so according to D-Flight data about 98% of the municipality needs an authorisation from ground level. Linate airport and the Bresso airfield add their own zones. In practice every professional flight in Milan requires an authorisation and close coordination with the authorities.
We have filmed fashion shows, product launches and corporate events in Milan, and supported a 1,000-drone light show above one of its parks.
Lake Como: more space, other rules
Around Como, about 36% of the municipality requires an authorisation from ground level, mostly because of the local airfield and seaplane activity on the lake. Elsewhere on the lake the picture changes town by town: villas are private properties, seaplanes and helicopters use the water, and summer crowds call for careful planning. Filming from a boat is often the best solution.
What it means for your shoot
- In Milan, plan for an authorisation for every flight
- Private villas need the owner’s consent to take off from their grounds
- Summer weekends on the lake are crowded: prefer early mornings and weekdays
- The Local Police and the Prefecture must always be informed
Shots that work well
- Milan Cathedral rooftops and the new skyline
- Fashion and design events
- Villas and gardens on Lake Como
- Boats and seaplanes on the lake
How we work with foreign crews
We can fly for you with our own crew and drones, or support your team on the ground: location scouting, permits, safety plan and liaison with the Local Police and the Prefecture. Everything is handled in English, with one point of contact.
Need a specific service? See aerial filming in Italy or browse all our drone services in Italy.
Need to fly near an airport? In the red zones near Italian airports only class C5 drones with parachute and flight termination system may fly. We have them in our fleet, request the permits from ENAC and ENAV and always inform the Local Police and the Prefecture.
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Our pilots hold the highest certificates for civil drones in Europe
EU STS-01EU STS-02CRMCOM
They can fly the most demanding European standard scenarios, including in towns and near people, with full safety procedures.
ISO 9001:2015 certified company
Every job follows written, audited procedures, from quote to delivery. Flights insured up to €2 million.
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Can you fly a drone in Milan?
Almost the whole city is inside a restricted area, so every flight needs a specific authorisation. We handle the requests.
Can I fly at Lake Como?
It depends on the exact spot: some areas are free, others are restricted. Private villas, seaplanes and crowds must also be considered. We check each location.
We are a foreign crew with our own drone pilot. Can you help?
Yes. We can fly for you with our crew and equipment, or support your pilot. Operators from other EU/EASA countries flying under a standard scenario must send ENAC a copy of their declaration; those holding an operational authorisation must apply to ENAC for cross-border operations at least 60 days in advance (current fee: €353 plus stamp duty). Pilots from outside the EU need EU certificates: national licences are not recognised. Working with us usually removes all of this.
How fast do you reply?
Within 24 hours, with a proposal and a realistic timeline for permits.
Disclaimer: the airspace and drone-zone information on this page is for general guidance only. It is simplified and may not be updated in real time; it has no legal or official value and does not replace D-Flight, ENAC and ENAV publications or the competent authorities, which must always be consulted before any flight. Overfly.me S.r.l. accepts no liability for any use made of this information.
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