Drone Laws in Greece: 2025 Comprehensive Guide for Recreational & Commercial Pilots
Greece implements the EU Drone Regulation 2019/947 and 2019/945, effective end of 2020, using Open, Specific, and Certified risk-based categories. The Open category allows drones under 25 kg to fly up to 120 meters and in visual line-of-sight with no prior authorization if the rules are followed. Registration is required for drones over 250 g or with a camera, via the HCAA online system, with a single UAS Operator Registration Number that covers all drones and, for non-EU residents, registration must occur before flying; once registered in one EU country, it is valid across the EU. Pilots must hold the