Filming on the plane - you need to know that

Starting the travel diary with photos or videos at the airport is a great idea, but filming on the plane is not allowed. We'll introduce you to some rules you need to know about filming on an airplane.

Filming on the plane: different for every airline

Each airline has its own rules regarding filming on the plane. If you would like to take photos or videos on the plane, it is therefore advisable to know the rules of the airline before buying a ticket - at the airport at the latest, ask the airline employees about it.

• Most airlines allow photos and videos for private use. However, if you would like to take photos for business purposes, you must contact the responsible authorities.
• If you're traveling with Ryanair, learn more about using mobile devices on their planes here.
• Photography is strictly prohibited at almost all airports. For security reasons, this applies in particular to airport controls.

Rules for the use of technical devices in an aircraft

Basically, cell phones are not prohibited on planes. However, it is known that you should use Airplane mode on your smartphone while in flight.

• There are also digital devices that, according to airlines, can be completely prohibited. This includes devices with a higher battery voltage, such as power banks.

General data protection regulation in the airplane

In the countries of the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation applies, according to which nobody can be photographed without his consent. Therefore, when photographing and filming on an airplane, you should not take in other passengers who have not been informed.

• Other rules apply to data storage in other parts of the world. You should therefore familiarize yourself with the applicable laws regarding photos and videos before you go abroad.

Other rules to keep in mind when filming in or out of an airplane

• It certainly does not happen too often, but photographing or filming residential buildings in which residents can be recognized is to be regarded as a violation of the right to privacy.
• Before you take a last picture before landing, make sure that you have no other person in front of the lens.
• All sights that appear on your photo or video are also protected, but by the Copyright Act. This means that if you intend to use your content for commercial purposes, you must contact the appropriate owners of these rights.

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