Requirement for UA Operator Authorisation (UOA)

Verified from official sources
UAC.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