Model aircraft weight limit for sport or recreation

In plain language

If you fly a drone or model plane for sport or fun, it must weigh 150 kg or less and not carry any people to be classified as a model aircraft.

Requirement as structured

To be classified as a model aircraft for sport or recreation, the aircraft does not carry a person, is not a balloon or kite, and has a gross weight of not more than 150 kg.

Original regulatory text

A model aircraft is an aircraft (other than a balloon or a kite) that does not carry a person: (a) if the aircraft: (i) is being operated for the purpose of sport or recreation; and (ii) has a gross weight of not more than 150 kg;

Applies when

max mtom kg

150