Exemption from Operational Authorisation for Model Aircraft Clubs
Verified from official sourcesUK Regulation (EU) 2019/947 Article 5Version 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026
In plain language
If you are flying within a model aircraft club or association that has an Article 16 authorisation, you do not need a separate operational authorisation.
Requirement as structured
An operational authorisation shall not be required for operations conducted in the framework of model aircraft clubs and associations that have received an authorisation in accordance with Article 16.
Original regulatory text
b operations conducted in the framework of model aircraft clubs and associations that have received an authorisation in accordance with Article 16.
Applies when
- country
- United Kingdom
- operation
- EU UAS operation
- regulatory category
- Specific