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Southern Europe

Greece

Greece applies the common EASA rules, but flight practice relies on the national DAGR Drone Aware system and additional Greek geo-zones. In practice, before each flight you must check not only the open category conditions but also restrictions for airports, military zones, archaeological areas and seasonal bans published by the HCAA.

Altitude: 120 m AGLRegistration: May be required depending on the operation or aircraft.

Flight rules

Quick overview for this country

This is a short overview of the most important requirements. Always confirm details and exceptions in official sources.

Registration requiredYes, depending on the operation or equipment.

Training requiredYes, often needed for compliance in the open category.

Maximum altitude120 m AGL

Camera / registration noteOperator registration is required under EASA rules for drones of 250 g or more, for drones with a camera or another sensor, and for all operations in the specific category. The HCAA runs the operational DAGR system, where you check zones and conditions for a flight in Greece. The operator number must be placed on the drone and uploaded to the Remote ID system if the drone supports it.

Local points to double-check

Do not fly higher than 120 m above the ground, keep VLOS and do not fly over gatherings of people.
Many operations in the open category require an A1/A3 certificate; subcategory A2 requires additional A2 competency and an appropriate drone class. The minimum pilot age is 16, but no minimum age is set for class C0 drones in subcategory A1, and certificates for the open category are valid for 5 years.
Before each flight you must check DAGR Drone Aware, because the HCAA uses this system as the source of information on Greek geo-zones, airports, military restrictions and temporary flight bans. Access to the map currently goes through the HASP platform. Operator registration with the HCAA is free.
Flights in yellow and magenta zones (including airports, archaeological areas, ports, hospitals, military installations) require a prior authorisation request to the HCAA - submitted at least a few working days in advance, and at least 5 working days for zones coordinated by the military.
In Greece, restrictions may also apply to archaeological sites, sensitive state zones and areas of public security importance, so compliance with open alone does not yet guarantee that a flight is permissible at a given location.
If a flight does not meet the conditions of the open category - e.g. it involves BVLOS, a higher risk profile or a zone requiring additional coordination - the operation moves to the specific category and requires an STS declaration or an operational authorisation from the HCAA.

Pre-flight checklist

Check everything before takeoff

Tick off the steps to verify the most important points before the flight.

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Step 1Check whether the operator must be registered under HCAA rules and whether the operator number is correctly assigned to the drone and to the Remote ID system if the drone supports it.Step 2Confirm the required pilot competency and age: A1/A3 for many flights in the open category, A2 for subcategory A2, and generally a minimum of 16, except for C0 flights in A1.Step 3Before take-off, verify DAGR Drone Aware, airports, geo-zones and any local bans for the flight location.Step 4Make sure the flight is not over an archaeological, military or other sensitive area without appropriate consent.Step 5If the flight does not fall within the open category, prepare the appropriate process for the specific category, including STS or an application for an operational authorisation to the HCAA.

Official sources

Where to confirm current information

Open the authority or official flight map to confirm zones and current restrictions.

Authority websiteHellenic Civil Aviation AuthorityOpen source Flight mapDAGR Drone Aware - GROpen source

Information sources

HCAA: General Aviation & Drones HCAA: FAQ dronów (kategoria)HCAA FAQ: obowiązki operatora w kategorii open HCAA FAQ: obowiązki operatora w kategorii specific HCAA: where you are allowed to fly a UAS in Greece / DAGR DAGR Drone Aware - GR

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Check2Fly provides a simplified overview and does not replace official aviation regulations or current airspace data. Always verify local restrictions in official sources before flying.