Authorization for international aeromodelling competitions

In plain language

If you are competing in an international aeromodelling competition (limited to 30 days) organized by an approved French federation, you may be authorized to fly aircraft above the weight threshold defined in Article L. 6214-2 of the Transport Code, provided you fly only at published aeromodelling sites and the federation has submitted safety procedures.

Requirement as structured

The Minister of Civil Aviation may authorize competing remote pilots in an international aeromodelling competition lasting up to 30 days to operate aircraft with a takeoff mass equal to or exceeding the threshold of Article L. 6214-2 of the Transport Code, provided specific safety and location conditions are met.

Original regulatory text

pour des vols dans le cadre d'une compétition internationale d'aéromodélisme d'une durée limitée à 30 jours... le ministre chargé de l'aviation civile peut autoriser les télépilotes compétiteurs à utiliser un aéronef civil circulant sans personne à bord dont la masse au décollage est supérieure ou égale au seuil prévu à l'article L. 6214-2 du code des transports

Applies when

country

France

operation

aeromodelling_competition

regulatory category

General