Approval requirements for aircraft between 15 kg and 25 kg

In plain language

If your drone weighs between 15 kg and 25 kg, it must be inspected, approved, and operated under the authority of a CAA-approved person or organization.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft with a gross mass between 15 kg and 25 kg unless the aircraft is constructed, inspected, and approved by an approved person or organisation, and is operated under their authority.

Original regulatory text

a remotely piloted aircraft with a gross mass of between 15 kg and 25 kg unless the aircraft, and any modification made to it, is - (i) constructed under the authority of, or inspected and approved by, an approved person or organisation (see rule 101.202); and (ii) operated under the authority of an approved person or organisation (see rule 101.202).

Applies when

max mtom kg

25

min mtom kg

15