Scope of the National Exception for Animal Welfare

In plain language

Austria's special drone exception for animal rescue (such as saving fawns in fields) applies only to animal welfare operations. You cannot use this exception for recreational or sporting flights.

Requirement as structured

The national exception allowing deviations from standard drone rules is strictly limited to animal welfare purposes and must not be used for sports, leisure, or other activities.

Original regulatory text

Die Ausnahmebestimmung beschränkt sich allein auf Anwendungsfälle zu Tierschutzzwecken. Sie darf nicht zu Sport-, Freizeit- oder sonstigen Zwecken herangezogen werden.