I'm planning a trip to Greece in November and was wondering if anyone knows if I can take it and fly it. I suspect I can't around any archeological sites but otherwise??? Problems with customs? Any advise would be appreciated. Don't want my Spark to be confiscated.
Can I fly in Greece?
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Went in Crete island of Greece 2 weeks ago, no problem. Third years there with drones. No issues with customs or security, same process as in any other European country. As you said, there are some specific critical areas where it is better not to flight in addition to the usual one. You have maybe to take more attention, maybe more in summer, about any kind of flying object (parachutes driven by boats b.e.) near beaches and as there could be sometimes helicopter flying fast and low. Also good to check (like on UAV Forecast app) before planning to fly for any nearby airports as they are NFZ by law but DJI don't mark them as NFZ.
But apart from that, all positive, beautiful country.
But apart from that, all positive, beautiful country.
Just got back from a cruise and just packed my spark together with my camera gear and not once did they do a double take on it. I flew it in Athens and Santorini and not a whole lot of people took notice since it was quiet. However, I wouldn't attempt to fly it up the Acropolis since it was really windy up there and someone might actually say something. I flew it in Santorini but not in ouia since there were some signs posted for no drones. Here's a clip from when I flew it in Fira.
I'm going to Greece on a Cruise next week. Did you have any issues on boarding the ship with the Spark?. Any suggestions?.
Thanks!
I wouldn't think so. Had it in my camera sling case the whole time and it got scanned multiple times without issue. If you want to make sure, just take off the props. Then it looked just like a toy or something. Have fun!
It's true what JeyTea says, except that the 50m thing is only valid for "free flight places". The official NFZ map for greece can be found here: Drone Aware - GR
Here are the regulations: www.ypa.gr/userfiles/fa3cb89c-ac1a-4d4b-99ab-a34f011804e1/HCAA-UAS-Regulation-Final.pdf
Here is the form to request a flight in a non-NFZ with more distance than 50m: http://www.ypa.gr/en/HCAA_UAS_FLT_request_editable.pdf
Here are the regulations: www.ypa.gr/userfiles/fa3cb89c-ac1a-4d4b-99ab-a34f011804e1/HCAA-UAS-Regulation-Final.pdf
Here is the form to request a flight in a non-NFZ with more distance than 50m: http://www.ypa.gr/en/HCAA_UAS_FLT_request_editable.pdf
I guess Greece is technically a NFZ for tourists. That's a shame since there are tons of places there that would make an epic shot/footage.
If you dont fly in the NFZ, at least 50m height/range is possible without having to fill out PDFs... biggest problem is not only for tourists but everyone one the nice and beautiful islands: most of them have an airport which means there is a a huge 8km (5miles) NFZ around it.
Im here now... fly with caution, thats all.
Youre not supposed to speed here either but people drive like ____holes anyways. A cop MIGHT show up but from what Ive seen in my last 11 trips here, they wont. Youre not supposed to avoid paying Metro/Subway fares either but people here do it all the time with no repercussions. Id think these points are more important for the authorities to watch out for over a baby drone flying around... if youre going long distance, then ithink you should by all means adhere to the guidelines.
I flew in Athens, Amorgos, Patmos, Koufonissi, Euboeia and didnt have any problem nor did anyone care.
Youre not supposed to speed here either but people drive like ____holes anyways. A cop MIGHT show up but from what Ive seen in my last 11 trips here, they wont. Youre not supposed to avoid paying Metro/Subway fares either but people here do it all the time with no repercussions. Id think these points are more important for the authorities to watch out for over a baby drone flying around... if youre going long distance, then ithink you should by all means adhere to the guidelines.
I flew in Athens, Amorgos, Patmos, Koufonissi, Euboeia and didnt have any problem nor did anyone care.
