Austria Drone Laws

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General Austria Drone Laws
Drone Permits In Austria
Brining Your Drone On Airplanes Guide
Buying Drones In Austria
Drone Travel Guide Articles
Contact Information For Questions

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General Austria Drone Laws

Drone use is allowed in Austria, but there are several drone laws that need to be followed when flying in the country. Operators must ensure that they follow the following drone laws when flying in Austria,

You must register your drone if it weighs more than 250 grams (see below)
Flying in cities, towns, or built-up areas is not possible unless you have a pilots license and go through an extensive registration process
You may not fly your drone beyond visual line of sight
Do not fly your drone over people or large crowds
Respect others privacy when flying your drone
Do not fly your drone over airports or in areas where aircraft are operating
You must fly during daylight hours and only fly in good weather conditions
Do not fly your drone in sensitive areas including government or military facilities. Use of drones or camera drones in these areas are prohibited
You can find an app with a map of the no-fly zones and more in Austria here

Permit Needed For Recreational Drone Use?

A drone permit is required for recreational drone use in Austria involving drones more than 250 grams. Please adhere to the above General Austria Drone Laws however when flying your drone. (What Is Recreational Drone Use?)

Permit Needed For Commercial Drone Use?

A permit is required for commercial drone use in Austria. Click here to purchase a permit, or contact the local aviation authority. (What Is Commercial Drone Use?)

Bringing Your Drone On Airplanes Guide

For a detailed guide to bringing your drone on airplanes click here. All drones should be brought on carry on luggage if possible. This is because according to the Montreal Convention, airlines are only liable for losses up to ~$1,000 USD. When traveling internationally, theft and lost luggage can be common issues, particularly if your flight has many connections. If your drone is worth more than $1,000 USD and you cannot bring it onto the plane you should consider shipping it with DHL, Fedex, or UPS instead and fully insure the shipment.

You should NOT place drone batteries in your checked baggage. All drone batteries should be placed in a Medium Size Lipo Battery Bag like the one shown here in the link and brought onto the plane in your carry on bag. Lithium-ion batteries are considered “dangerous goods” by airlines and rules surrounding these batteries on planes are EXTREMELY strict due to multiple incidents of these batteries catching fire. Failure to properly pack lithium-ion batteries in a bag such as the one shown in the link above can result in the airline seizing them, you getting fined, or being denied boarding.

Here is some video footage shot by Man And Drone when flying a drone in Austria.

Buying Drones In Austria

Read all of our Austria Drone Laws, and now looking for drones, parts, accessories, or something else? Read our guide for Buying Drones In Austria. It includes information on drones for sale in Austria, import taxes, payment options, and shipping

Drone Travel Guide

Austria drone laws are up to date as of July 1, 2018. Please email support@uavsystemsinternational.com , or click “leave a message” at the bottom right of the screen if you have any questions or comments.

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