Minimum age for remote pilots in the Open category

In plain language

You must be at least 12 years old to fly a drone in the Open category. If you are under 12, you can only fly if supervised by someone who is at least 16 and has the required pilot certificates.

Requirement as structured

Remote pilots operating in the Open category must be at least 12 years old, unless they are supervised by a person who is at least 16 years old and holds the necessary certificates.

Original regulatory text

A minimum age of 12 years applies in the open category. Children under 12 may only fly a drone under the supervision of a person who is at least 16 years old and has the necessary certificates.

Applies when

subcategory

A1, A2, A3

pilot age min

12