Requirement for Specific Category Authorization

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone flight does not comply with all the rules of the Open category, you must obtain an operational authorization from Austro Control before you can fly.

Requirement as structured

If any requirement of the 'Open' category is not met, the flight falls into the 'Specific' category and an operational authorization must be obtained from Austro Control before starting operations.

Original regulatory text

Wenn eine der Vorgaben der „Open“ Kategorie nicht erfüllt ist, fällt der Flug in die Kategorie „Specific“ und vor dem Betrieb ist eine Bewilligung von Austro Control einzuholen.