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Updated December 5, 2025

Austro Control GmbH

Austro Control GmbH is Austria's air navigation service provider and aviation authority, implementing European Union drone regulations within Austrian airspace. Austro Control oversees UAS operator registration, pilot certification, operational authorizations, and airspace management for unmanned aircraft operations.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Austro Control GmbH

Full Name

Austro Control GmbH (Österreichische Gesellschaft für Zivilluftfahrt mit beschränkter Haftung)

Established

1994

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

AT

Alternative Names

Austro Control, ACG, Austrian Aviation Authority

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Alpine operations require special consideration for mountain weather conditions
Tourist areas may have seasonal flight restrictions during peak periods
Cross-border operations with neighboring EU countries facilitated
Environmental protection zones around national parks require permits
Night operations allowed with appropriate lighting and authorization
Professional certification pathways for commercial operations in mountainous terrain

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947REG-1January 1, 2021
Luftfahrtgesetz (LFG)REG-2January 1, 2021

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

AT

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Austro Control GmbH

Last updated: December 5, 2025