Requirement for UA Operator Authorisation (UOA)
Verified from official sourcesUAC.010 (a)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
You must obtain a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) from either the GCAA or the Local Appropriate Authority (LAA) before conducting any commercial drone operations.
Requirement as structured
No operator shall perform commercial UA operations without a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) issued by the GCAA or LAA.
Original regulatory text
No operator shall perform commercial UA operations without a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) issued by GCAA or LAA, as the case.
Applies when
- operation
- commercial
- operation regime
- commercial_governmental