Airspace
AGL – EASA Drone Definition
AGL = Above Ground Level
Definition
AGL = Above Ground Level
AGL measures altitude relative to the surface directly below the aircraft; the standard open-category height limit is 120m AGL.
Regulatory context
EU 2019/947 — height limit in open category.
Why it matters for pilots
Every country guide references 120m AGL as the default cap.
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