Authorisation for Drones Between 15kg and 25kg

In plain language

Drones weighing between 15 kg and 25 kg must be inspected, approved, and authorised for construction or operation by a CAA-approved person or organisation.

Requirement as structured

The specified functions of an approved person or organisation under Civil Aviation Rule 101.202 include authorising the construction or modification of remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg), inspecting and approving the construction of such aircraft, and authorising their operation.

Original regulatory text

(4) authorising the construction or modification of remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg); or (5) inspecting and approving the construction of a remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg); or (6) authorising the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg).

Applies when

max mtom kg

25

min mtom kg

15