Updated August 5, 2026
Federal Office of Civil Aviation
The Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA / BAZL) is Switzerland's civil aviation authority. Switzerland implements EU-equivalent drone rules under the Swiss Ordinance on Specialised Airworthiness Requirements (SR 748.141). The Open Category applies with operator registration for drones over 250 g, and Remote ID is required for class-marked drones.
Overview
Full name
Federal Office of Civil Aviation
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
CH
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Swiss/EU-equivalent Open/Specific/Certified categories
Operator registration via UAS.gate for drones >250 g
Max altitude 120 m AGL in Open Category
FOCA maintains geozone map for flight restrictions
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
CH
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026