Aeronautical radio requirements in controlled airspace

In plain language

If you are flying a drone (other than a very small drone) in controlled airspace, you must hold an aeronautical radio qualification (such as an AROC), monitor the correct radio frequency, and make regular broadcasts with your flight details.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an RPA (other than a very small RPA) in controlled airspace unless they hold a relevant aeronautical radio qualification, maintain a listening watch on the specified frequency, and make broadcasts at specified intervals with specified information.

Original regulatory text

A person may operate an RPA (other than a very small RPA) in controlled airspace only if he or she: (a) holds a relevant qualification; and (b) maintains a listening watch on a specified frequency or frequencies; and (c) makes broadcasts on a specified frequency or frequencies at the specified interval giving the specified information.

Applies when

operation

Controlled Airspace