Updated August 5, 2026
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile
The Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) is France's civil aviation authority. As an EASA Member State, France implements Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and 2019/945. Drone operations use the Open Category (A1/A2/A3 subcategories) with operator registration via AlphaTango for drones over 250 g or equipped with a camera.
Overview
Full name
Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
FR
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
EASA Open/Specific/Certified categories apply in France
Operator registration via AlphaTango (alphatango.aviation-civile.gouv.fr)
Max altitude 120 m AGL in Open Category
A1/A3 training free; A2 CofC for Near People operations
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
FR
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026