Derogation from Remote Pilot Requirements
Verified from official sourcesArrêté du 18 mai 2018, article 11Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you cannot meet a specific remote pilot requirement under this decree, you can request a derogation from the Minister of Civil Aviation by proving that alternative technical measures will ensure safety for people on the ground and other aircraft.
Requirement as structured
The minister in charge of civil aviation may grant a derogation allowing a remote pilot to conduct an activity for which they do not meet one of the requirements of this decree, provided that compliance with complementary technical conditions is demonstrated to guarantee an acceptable level of safety.
Original regulatory text
Le ministre chargé de l'aviation civile peut accorder une dérogation permettant à un télépilote d'exercer une activité pour laquelle il ne remplit pas l'une des exigences du présent arrêté si est démontré le respect de conditions techniques complémentaires garantissant le maintien d'un niveau de sécurité acceptable pour les personnes au sol ou à bord d'autres aéronefs.
Applies when
- country
- France
- regulatory category
- General