Definition of Unmanned Aircraft
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In plain language
An unmanned aircraft is any drone or model aircraft designed to fly either autonomously or via remote control without a pilot inside.
Requirement as structured
An unmanned aircraft is any aircraft operating or designed to operate autonomously or to be piloted remotely without a pilot on board.
Original regulatory text
‘unmanned aircraft’ means any aircraft operating or designed to operate autonomously or to be piloted remotely without a pilot on board;
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- regulatory category
- General