Micro RPA operations in controlled aerodrome no-fly zones

Verified from official sources
4.03(4)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You can fly a micro drone in a controlled airport's no-fly zone, but you must stay completely outside the airport boundary and away from runway approach and departure paths.

Requirement as structured

A person may fly a micro RPA in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome provided the aircraft does not enter an approach and departure path or any area within the aerodrome boundary.

Original regulatory text

(4) A person may fly a micro RPA in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome PROVIDED the aircraft does not enter: (a) an approach and departure path described in paragraph (b) of the definition of no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome; or (b) any area within the aerodrome boundary.

Applies when

max mtom kg
0.1