Europe
Greece
EASA (EU) Regulation — implemented by HCAA
Greece applies the standard EASA regulation. To check flight zones in real time, use the DAGR system (Drone Aware GR), which must be checked before every flight.
Direct EU limit (EU Reg. 2019/947), the same across all member states.
Required for drones >250 g or fitted with a camera/sensor, with the operator number to be affixed to the drone. Registration fee: €20 (payment code 8356), per official HCAA notice.
A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard.
Zones to avoid
No-fly zones usually follow the same recurring categories (airports, military sites, protected areas, historic centers). For this country: Mandatory check on DAGR (dagr.hasp.gov.gr) before every flight for controlled or temporarily forbidden zones.
What isn't 100% confirmed yet
Registration fee (€20, code 8356) confirmed via official HCAA notice. The old hasp.hcaa.gr address no longer resolves: the current portal is uas.hcaa.gov.gr.
Verify officially before flying
Source: HCAA — Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
Last checked: 2026-09
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Why registration exists
Operator registration exists for accountability: if a drone causes an incident or enters a restricted zone, the authority needs to be able to trace it back to whoever was flying it. You usually get an identification number (operator ID) to physically attach to the drone, valid for every drone the same person owns. The cost is often minimal or free, and it applies to visiting tourists too, not just residents. For Greece, the official reference remains HCAA — Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, also via DAGR — Drone Aware GR. Required for drones >250 g or fitted with a camera/sensor, with the operator number to be affixed to the drone. Registration fee: €20 (payment code 8356), per official HCAA notice.
How this usually works
Here the requirement depends on factors like the drone's weight, distance from people, or use case (recreational vs. commercial). The note above describes the most common case: if your situation is different, check the official source to see exactly which scenario applies to you before flying. The exam and certificate are handled by HCAA — Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority, also via DAGR — Drone Aware GR. A1/A3 certificate required per the EASA standard.
Informational content, not legal advice. Zones and rules change constantly: always check the country's official website before every flight.