Remote Pilot Competency and Proof of Competency

In plain language

You must complete the required training for your subcategory (A1, A2, or A3) and have your proof of competency with you while flying, unless you are flying a very light drone (like a C0 drone or a private build under 250g).

Requirement as structured

Before starting a UAS operation, the remote pilot must possess the appropriate competency for the intended subcategory and carry proof of competency during the flight.

Original regulatory text

have the appropriate competency in the subcategory of the intended UAS operations in accordance with points UAS.OPEN.020, UAS.OPEN.030 or UAS.OPEN.040 to perform its task and carry a proof of competency while operating the UAS, except when operating an unmanned aircraft referred to in points (5)(a), (5)(b) or (5)(c) of point UAS.OPEN.020;

Applies when

category

Open

operation

EU UAS operation

regulatory category

Open