Drone Laws in Greece
Yes, with registration. EU visitors use their home registration; non-EU visitors register with HCAA (non-EU training is not recognised, so complete EASA training first).
Greece applies the EASA framework through the HCAA and its DAGR platform, with a 120 m limit and strict controls over archaeological and heritage sites.
This is general guidance, not legal advice. Drone rules change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm the current rules with the national aviation authority (linked below) before you fly. Last reviewed: July 2026.
Aviation authority
HCAA (Drone Aware GR / DAGR)The rules
- Registration
- Register through HCAA via the DAGR platform (a fee applies; min age 16); operator number on the drone and loaded into Remote ID.
- Remote ID
- On class-marked drones (EU-wide since 1 Jan 2024).
- Maximum altitude
- 120 m.
- Line of sight
- VLOS in the Open category; beyond needs an HCAA authorisation.
- No-fly and distance rules
- Avoid airports, archaeological/heritage sites, ports, hospitals and military installations, these need prior HCAA authorisation (submit at least 5 working days ahead). Use DAGR to check yellow/magenta zones before every flight.
- Commercial and paid work
- Commercial/aerial-work operators need a remote-pilot certificate and third-party liability insurance (around €1M).
- Notable restrictions
- Greece is strict on archaeological and heritage sites, many are hard no-fly.
- Penalties
- Fines and confiscation possible for restricted-zone or unauthorised flights (amounts not officially published).
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This is general guidance, not legal advice. Drone rules change frequently and vary by location. Always confirm the current rules with the national aviation authority (linked below) before you fly. Last reviewed: July 2026.