Minimum age and license for Category 2 and 3 model aircraft

Verified from official sources
Art. 17/3, § 2Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

To fly Category 2 or 3 model aircraft, you must be at least 16 years old and hold a Brevet B license. For Category 3, your club must also formally recognize your ability to fly it safely.

Requirement as structured

A remote pilot must be at least 16 years old and hold a 'brevet B' license to fly Category 2 or 3 model aircraft.

Original regulatory text

Om met categorie 2 of 3-modelluchtvaartuigen te mogen vliegen, moet een piloot op afstand ten minste 16 jaar oud zijn en houder van een brevet B.

Applies when

pilot age min
16