Authority
HCAA + HANSP.
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EU 2019/947 HCAA
Drone Regulation Greece — 2026 Guide
Greece applies EU 2019/947 under the HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority). HANSP manages traffic. The uas.hcaa.gr platform handles registration. Drone Maps integrates official OpenAIP data.
Regulatory overview
Strict restrictions around Athens-Eleftherios Venizelos (LGAV), Thessaloniki (LGTS), Heraklion (LGIR) and Rhodes (LGRP). All archaeological sites are strictly prohibited (Acropolis, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus), except with authorization from the Ministry of Culture. Restrictions along the Turkish border.
Open Category
EU 2019/947 standard.
Specific
SORA via HCAA.
Archaeological Sites
General prohibition, except with authorization from the Ministry of Culture (minimum 2 months).
Islands
Certain military zones (Kastellorizo, eastern Rhodes) are prohibited.
FAQ — Greece
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Greece
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Greece
France
Regulatory authority
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile
Registration portal
HCAA UAS
AlphaTango
NOTAM / ATC source
HANSP
SIA France
Default altitude ceiling
120 m AGL (EU 2019/947)
120 m AGL (EU 2019/947)
Mandatory registration
From 250 g or with a camera
From 250 g or with a camera
A1/A3 training
Required (EASA online test)
Required (EASA online test)
Same EU 2019/947 framework
Both countries apply the European regulation. Open (A1/A2/A3), Specific and Certified categories mutually recognised (EASA mutual recognition).