Aeronautical radio requirements in controlled airspace

In plain language

If you are flying a drone (other than a very small drone) in controlled airspace, you must hold an aeronautical radio qualification, monitor the correct radio frequency, and make required radio broadcasts.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an RPA (other than a very small RPA) in controlled airspace unless they hold a relevant qualification, maintain a listening watch on the specified frequency, and make broadcasts at specified intervals with specified information.

Original regulatory text

A person may operate an RPA (other than a very small RPA) in controlled airspace only if he or she: (a) holds a relevant qualification; and (b) maintains a listening watch on a specified frequency or frequencies; and (c) makes broadcasts on a specified frequency or frequencies at the specified interval giving the specified information.