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Updated December 5, 2025

Federal Office of Civil Aviation

The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) is Switzerland's civil aviation authority under the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications. FOCA regulates unmanned aircraft systems, implementing European Union drone regulations with Swiss national adaptations.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Federal Office of Civil Aviation

Full Name

Federal Office of Civil Aviation FOCA (Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt BAZL)

Established

1920

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

CH

Alternative Names

FOCA, BAZL, Swiss Aviation Office, Switzerland FOCA

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Alpine operations require special consideration for mountain weather
Operator registration valid throughout EU/EASA member states
Insurance mandatory with minimum coverage of 1 million CHF
Night operations allowed with appropriate lighting and authorization
Cross-border operations with EU countries facilitated by regulatory alignment
Environmental protection zones around national parks require special permits

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
Aviation Ordinance (VLV) Art. 17a-17gREG-1January 1, 2021
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947REG-2January 1, 2021

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

CH

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

12/5/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Federal Office of Civil Aviation

Official website
Last updated: December 5, 2025