UAS Operations in Control Zones (Category 4)

Verified from official sources
§ 18b Z 4Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

Flying a drone in a control zone (Category 4 airspace) is only allowed if you comply with the specific safety conditions set out in the Austrian Rules of the Air.

Requirement as structured

The operation of unmanned aircraft within control zones (Category 4) is only permitted under the conditions specified in § 18 paragraph 6 of the LVR 2014.

Original regulatory text

4. Kontrollzonen gemäß Anhang A Teil 3, in welchen der Betrieb von unbemannten Luftfahrzeugen nach den in § 18 Abs. 6 festgelegten Bedingungen zulässig ist (Kategorie 4)