Authority
FOCA, Skyguide for ATC.
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EU 2019/947 OFAC / FOCA
Drone Regulation in Switzerland — 2026 Guide
Switzerland aligned to EU 2019/947 on 1 January 2023 via FOCA. Registration is on UAS.gate. Skyguide publishes UAS zones integrated into Drone Maps.
Regulatory overview
EASA mutual recognition effective since 2023. Specific restrictions around UN sites in Geneva and Alpine military zones.
Categories
Same as EU 2019/947 since 2023.
Specific zones
UN Geneva, CERN, alpine military.
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Switzerland
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Switzerland
France
Regulatory authority
Office Fédéral de l'Aviation Civile
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile
Registration portal
UAS.gate (FOCA)
AlphaTango
NOTAM / ATC source
Skyguide
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).