Applicability of Civil Aviation Regulations to Class 2 Unmanned Aircraft
Verified from official sources§ 24g Abs. 2Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
If you operate a Class 2 drone (which is operated beyond visual line of sight and falls outside EU regulations), you must comply with all the standard rules and regulations that apply to manned civil aircraft in Austria.
Requirement as structured
Class 2 unmanned aircraft (operated beyond visual line of sight and not subject to EU law) must comply with all provisions of the Austrian Aviation Act (LFG) and associated regulations that apply to civil aircraft and their operation.
Original regulatory text
Für unbemannte Luftfahrzeuge der Klasse 2 sind sämtliche für Zivilluftfahrzeuge und deren Betrieb geltende Bestimmungen dieses Bundesgesetzes oder von auf Grund dieses Bundesgesetzes erlassenen Verordnungen anzuwenden.
Applies when
- operation
- BVLOS