Drone Rules for Segelflugplatz Hersbruck
Drone operations are completely prohibited within a 1.5-kilometer radius around the Hersbruck airfield perimeter. Launching any unmanned aerial system here requires mandatory prior approval from the local flight safety director.
Technical Local Protocol & Fleet ProfileThe underlying operational necessity for this localized geographic limitation falls under the standard air traffic framework (§ 21h LuftVO) to guarantee risk mitigation for low-altitude non-powered flight paths. Launch procedures focus heavily on high-tension steel cable winch launches with rapid altitude gains and continuous airplane aero-tows, creating sudden vertical hazard vectors that directly intersect local drone flight zones. Nestled in the Pegnitz valley, the facility operates a 640-meter grass runway layout configured in a 10/28 orientation at an elevation of 1115 feet MSL. The local sky environment handles an intense mixture of aircraft profiles, including club gliders, touring motor gliders (TMGs), and active three-axis ultralights maintaining active monitoring on radio frequency 130.515 MHz.Exception Inquiries & On-Site Command NodeExceptional localized clearances can be reviewed manually on a case-by-case basis. Remote operators planning local missions must forward a detailed coordinate tracking file, valid EU remote pilot credentials, and a verified drone liability coverage certificate to the office before beginning any field operations. Documentation reviews, local airspace parameters, and landing permission confirmations are processed on-site by the administration board at Luftsportclub Hersbruck e.V., Am Flugplatz, 91217 Hersbruck (Direct desk communication line: +49 9151 4053).