Class A UA Pilot Licence Scope

In plain language

A Class A drone pilot licence allows you to fly aeroplanes, rotorcraft, powered-lift aircraft, or airships that weigh 25 kg or less.

Requirement as structured

A Class A UA pilot licence holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aeroplane, rotorcraft, powered-lift aircraft, or airship with a total mass not exceeding 25 kg.

Original regulatory text

Class A Aeroplane The holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aircraft — (a) that is an aeroplane; and (b) that has a total mass not exceeding 25 kg. Rotorcraft The holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aircraft — (a) that is a rotorcraft; and (b) that has a total mass not exceeding 25 kg. Powered‑lift The holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aircraft — (a) that is a powered-lift aircraft; and (b) that has a total mass not exceeding 25 kg. Airship The holder is authorised to operate an unmanned aircraft — (a) that is an airship; and (b) that has a total mass not exceeding 25 kg.

Applies when

max mtom kg

25