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Drone Regulations in Austria & Airspace No-Fly Map

Complete guide to drone laws and aerial filming permissions in Austria. Learn about Open category regulations, the interactive geozone suite with live airspace inspection by Austro Control, and how Drone Department executes commercial cinema operations under the EASA Specific Category.

Let op: Deze interactieve kaart dient als eerste oriëntatie en indicatie en is niet bedoeld voor het definitief plannen van drone missies. Raadpleeg voor het vliegen altijd de officiële AIP, actuele NOTAMs en nationale geozoneportalen van de bevoegde autoriteit (Austro Control).
Airspace Layers:
CTR / No-Fly Zone Open Category (Max 120m) Click anywhere on the map for live inspection

Open Category Drone Rules (A1, A2, A3)

What applies to recreational pilots, hobbyists, and standard drone operators in Austria?

  • Maximum altitude is 120 meters AGL in uncontrolled airspace.
  • Flying in controlled CTR airspace (Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz) is strictly prohibited in Open.
  • Operations within military training complexes (Allentsteig, Seetaler Alpe, Zeltweg) are prohibited.
  • Operations over populated urban centers and assemblies of people are prohibited in Open.
  • Mandatory operator registration with Austro Control and third-party insurance compliant with Austrian aviation law.
Commercial filming or operating outside Open rules? Filming in populated urban centers, at night, within controlled CTR airspace, or with full-frame cinema drones is strictly prohibited in Open and legally requires an EASA Specific authorization. See how Drone Department executes these flights with full compliance.

Commercial & Cinema Shoots (EASA Specific)

When do you need the EASA Specific Category and Drone Department in Austria?

Commercial filming in the Austrian Alps, Vienna, or high-alpine passes requires Austro Control approvals. Drone Department executes fully compliant operations.

  • Filming in urban centers, ports, and cultural heritage locations
  • Night operations and advanced EVLOS / cinema FPV shoots
  • Full-frame 8K cinema drones (DJI Inspire 3 ProRes RAW)
  • Cross-border Standard Scenario (STS) and fast-track ATC approvals
Full Production Support: We handle all operational risk assessments and flight permits across Austria.
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