Portuguese National Civil Aviation Authority
ANAC Portugal (Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil) regulates drone operations in Portugal. As an EASA Member State, Portugal implements Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and (EU) 2019/945. UAS operator registration runs through the official uas.anac.pt platform, issuing the operator registration number (TRACE); registrations must be revalidated at least every three years or the number is revoked. Certified UAS must additionally be registered in the national aircraft register (RAN).
Overview
Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil (ANAC Portugal)
Government Agency
PT
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
PT
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
9/21/2026