Drone Rules for Heliporto de Albergaria-a-Velha
Unmanned aircraft operations around the Heliporto de Albergaria a Velha, situated near the Estádio Municipal and Fireman Station in the city of Albergaria-a-Velha within the Aveiro district, are strictly restricted for all open category flights.
The tactical airspace surrounding the Heliporto de Albergaria a Velha requires strict operational clearance due to its geographic proximity to the Estádio Municipal in the city of Albergaria-a-Velha, inside the Aveiro district. This facility serves as a vital infrastructure node for civil protection and emergency logistics, where low-altitude helicopter movements can occur unexpectedly. Because uncoordinated drone activities near public sports complexes and helipads jeopardize emergency flight paths, strict safety perimeters are enforced. Under Portuguese Decree-Law (Regulamento 1093/2016), all open-category drone flights are prohibited within the safe radius of this infrastructure, meaning operations can only legally proceed with explicit, prior authorization from ANAC.