Operator Permit Validity and CFMS Subscription

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Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Your CAAS Operator Permit is valid for one year. Before flying, you must subscribe to the CFMS service and mount an official UA tracker on your drone.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that an Operator Permit is valid for one year, and holders must subscribe to the Centralised Flight Management System (CFMS) service and attach a UA tracker to their aircraft before operating.

Original regulatory text

The Operator Permit is valid for one year. For a list of approved UA operators, refer to List of UA Operator Permit Holders ↗ (opens in new tab). Note: Operator Permit holders must subscribe to the Centralised Flight Management System (CFMS) service and attach a UA tracker to their UA before operating it.