Free printable logbook
Your drone flight logbook: compliant, simple, free
Specific category operators must keep records of their flights. Open category pilots are not required to, but a logbook is what makes you ready for STS or commercial work. This printable PDF gives you a clean template for both.
Compliance self-check
Are you logging what EASA actually requires?
Three quick questions. We'll tell you what's missing and recommend the next step, starting with the free logbook.
Do you record date, times, and total flight time for every flight?
Date, takeoff/landing time, total minutes airborne. The basics EASA always asks for.
Do you log incidents and near-misses?
GPS dropouts, unexpected return-to-home, hard landings, signal loss, anything unusual.
Do you log maintenance, battery cycles, and firmware updates?
Required for specific category, best practice for open category. Keeps your fleet airworthy and audit-ready.
✨ Here's where you stand
Why a logbook matters
If it is not logged, you cannot prove it
After an incident, during an inspection or when you apply for an authorisation, your records are the evidence. In the specific category they are mandatory; in the open category they make the next step easier.
Flight basics
Date, take-off and landing times, flight duration, location, drone and pilot. The core of every entry.
Battery and equipment
Battery cycles, charge state and anomalies. Equipment trends appear across hundreds of flights, not single ones.
Conditions and permissions
Weather, wind, visibility and any coordination or permission that applied. The context that shows each flight stayed within its limits.
Incidents and maintenance
Every anomaly, however small, plus maintenance and firmware updates. The record inspectors ask for first.
What you’ll get
A printable, ready-to-use logbook template
- Flight log pages for open and specific category flights
- Battery and maintenance records
- Incident and anomaly log
- Printable PDF you can adapt
- A 10% discount code for your first course
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FAQ
Logbook questions, answered
Is a drone flight logbook legally required in Europe?
In the specific category, yes: operators must keep records of their operations. In the open category there is no legal obligation, but logging every flight is good practice and makes it easier to move to STS or commercial work.
What should I log?
A good entry covers date, times, flight duration, location, drone, pilot, weather, and any incident or anomaly. In the specific category, your operations manual defines exactly what you record, including maintenance and pilot qualifications.
How long should I keep my records?
In the specific category, keep operational records for at least three years. In the open category there is no legal minimum, but keeping your log is useful evidence of experience.
Do I need to log every flight?
In the specific category, yes: every flight under your declaration or authorisation. In the open category it is optional but recommended, especially if you plan to move to STS or commercial operations.
Can I keep a digital logbook instead of paper?
Yes. The regulation does not prescribe the medium. Records must be complete, up to date and available on request. Many operators note flights on paper at the site and archive them digitally the same day.
Does EU Drone Port issue official logbooks?
We provide a free logbook template you can print and adapt. For specific category operators who need a complete operations manual, our flight authorisations team offers dedicated services.
Last updated: October 2026. Source: Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and Regulation (EU) 2019/945.
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