Drone Rules for Flugplatz Erpfental - Fliegergruppe Ellwangen EDPY
To avoid high-risk collisions with local general aviation traffic, operating any unmanned aircraft inside the 1.5 km safety zone of Ellwangen-Erpfental Airfield (EDPY) requires explicit authorization.
Maintaining strict safety is paramount within the 1.5 km restriction bubble surrounding the EDPY airfield installation in Ellwangen-Erpfental. The aviation site features an active grass runway heavily utilized by local flying clubs for motorized airplanes, ultralights, and glider flight training camps. Because these light aircraft frequently execute tight low-altitude patterns and gliders rely on quiet tow aircraft approaches, drone pilots must avoid the sector entirely during active hours. Any exceptional drone operations or coordination requests must be cleared through the main operator desk (Fliegergruppe Ellwangen e.V.) in advance. Ground dispatch can be contacted by dialing +497965655. Local airfield communication runs on the Ellwangen-Erpfental info assignment (please coordinate via standard local VFR advisory channels).