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Greece drone laws for travelers

Greece is possible, but archaeology sites, airports, military areas, ports, islands, and crowds make preflight checks non-negotiable.

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Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority

Greece

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EU rules with sensitive sites and islands

Greece is possible, but archaeology sites, airports, military areas, ports, islands, and crowds make preflight checks non-negotiable.

The trip, step by step

Bring it
No normal tourist import ban, but many scenic places need separate permission or are not appropriate launch sites.
Register it
Use HCAA and EASA-aligned registration guidance.
Fly it
EU Open Category rules apply with registration/training as required by the operation.
Map check
Check HCAA information and local restrictions near airports, archaeological sites, and protected areas.

Before you travel

  1. 01Carry operator registration and competency proof.
  2. 02Check HCAA and local restrictions before launch.
  3. 03Ask site authorities before filming archaeological or protected locations.

Operating notes

Max altitude
120 m AGL in Open Category unless restricted.
Commercial work
Commercial low-risk work can be Open Category; other work needs Specific Category authorization.

Compare the route

Check nearby countries before you lock the itinerary.

Registration, import, and commercial-work rules can change at the border even when the flight looks identical.

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