UA Pilot License Requirements

In plain language

To fly a drone commercially or governmentally in the UAE, you must be a UAE resident, at least 18 years old, have completed approved training, and hold a valid GCAA or LAA pilot license.

Requirement as structured

To operate a UA in UAE airspace, pilots must hold a license issued by the GCAA or LAA, be at least 18 years old, complete approved training, and be a UAE resident.

Original regulatory text

No one shall operate UA in UAE airspace without a pilot license issued by GCAA or LAA, as the case. The following are the requirements to obtain a GCAA UA license, but not limited to: (a) The applicant shall be of 18 years minimum unless otherwise accepted by the GCAA or LAA, as the case. (b) The applicant shall successfully complete UA training provided by UA training operator approved by GCAA or LAA, as the case. (c) The applicant shall be UAE resident.

Applies when

pilot age min

18

operation regime

commercial_governmental