Excluded RPA conditions for small RPAs during training or experience gaining

In plain language

A small drone (2 kg to 25 kg) is considered 'excluded' if you are flying it under standard conditions solely to get the flight hours needed for a licence, or to practice on a new category of drone.

Requirement as structured

A small RPA is classified as an excluded RPA if it is operated in standard RPA operating conditions solely to meet RePL experience requirements or by a RePL holder to gain practical experience and competency in that category of RPA.

Original regulatory text

(6) A small RPA is an excluded RPA if it is being operated in standard RPA operating conditions by: (a) a person for the sole purpose of meeting the experience requirement mentioned in paragraph 101.295(2)(c) for the grant of a remote pilot licence; or (b) the holder of a remote pilot licence for the sole purpose of getting practical experience and gaining competency...

Applies when

max mtom kg

25

min mtom kg

2