Duration of Part 102 Certificate

In plain language

Your Part 102 drone operator certificate is only valid until the expiration date printed on it, which will be set for a maximum of 5 years from the date of issue.

Requirement as structured

A Part 102 unmanned aircraft operator certificate must have an expiration date specified by the Director, which cannot be more than 5 years from the date the certificate was granted.

Original regulatory text

(a) When granting or renewing a certificate under this Part the Director must specify a date on which the certificate will expire. (b) The Director may not specify a date under paragraph (a) that is later than 5 years after the date on which the certificate was granted.