No minimum age under direct supervision
Verified from official sourcesArticle 9Article 9Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you are under 16, you can still fly a drone if you are directly supervised by a pilot who is at least 16 years old and holds the required qualifications.
Requirement as structured
No minimum age for remote pilots shall be required when they operate under the direct supervision of a remote pilot complying with paragraph 1 and Article 8.
Original regulatory text
No minimum age for remote pilots shall be required: ... (c) when they operate under the direct supervision of a remote pilot complying with paragraph 1 and Article 8.
Applies when
- regulatory category
- General