DJI's GEO zone database lists 12 drone zones in Austria, 12 of them restricted, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone.
Zone types
| Zone | Count | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 🟥 Restricted | 12 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. |
Largest restricted zones
| Zone | Radius |
|---|---|
| Vienna International Airport | 3.5 km |
| Klagenfurt Airport | 2.2 km |
| Linz Airport | 2.1 km |
| Graz Airport | 1.9 km |
| Salzburg Airport | 1.8 km |
| Innsbruck Airport | 1.4 km |
| Wiener Neustadt East | 0.8 km |
| Tivoli-Neu | 0.5 km |
| Red Bull Arena (Salzburg) | 0.5 km |
| Hypo-Arena | 0.5 km |
| Ernst Happel Stadion | 0.5 km |
| Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport | 0.3 km |
Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach.
Drone rules in Austria at a glance
- Aviation authority: Austro Control
- Maximum height: 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more.
- Registration: Operators of drones of 250 g or more, or with a camera, register once on Dronespace (valid 3 years, minimum age 18) and must hold liability insurance. Official page
- Official map: Dronespace
- Drones under 250 g flown below 30 m need no ATC consent in control zones.
How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone
Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (Austro Control) before you fly.
- Check the Dronespace map or app for control zones, aerodrome zones and restricted areas on your route. Official page
- In the control zones of Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz, Salzburg and Vienna, file a flight plan in Dronespace and take off only when it shows the green "Fliegt" status (the ATC release). Official page
- To fly inside an aerodrome zone (Flugplatzzone), apply to Austro Control for a permit about 2 weeks ahead (fee applies). Official page
- Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on DJI FlySafe. DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission.
Check zones and weather before you fly
The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model.
Frequently asked questions
Where can't you fly a drone in Austria?
Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 12 restricted zones in Austria; the official map is Dronespace. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight.
Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Austria?
Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Austro Control. The official steps and links are on this page.
How high can you fly a drone in Austria?
Up to 120 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero.
Is the DJI no-fly zone map official?
No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Austro Control (official map: Dronespace).
Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.