Updated September 21, 2026
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) regulates drone operations in Greece. As an EASA Member State, Greece implements Regulation (EU) 2019/947 and (EU) 2019/945. Before any flight, pilots must check airspace through the DAGR (Drone Aware Greece) platform operated by HASP; flights near airports, archaeological sites and other yellow/magenta zones require HCAA authorization requested at least 5 days in advance.
Overview
Full name
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA / ΥΠΑ)
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
GR
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
EASA Open/Specific/Certified categories apply in Greece
DAGR airspace check is mandatory before every flight
Yellow/magenta zones (airports, archaeological sites) need HCAA approval ≥5 days ahead
EASA-registered operators from other member states need no re-registration
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
GR
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
9/21/2026
Last updated: September 21, 2026