Approved Functions for Pilot Qualifications and Instruction

Verified from official sources
101.202Version 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026

In plain language

Only CAA-approved organisations or individuals are allowed to issue official drone pilot qualifications, appoint instructors, or authorise pilots to request NOTAMs.

Requirement as structured

The specified functions of an approved person or organisation under Civil Aviation Rule 101.202 include issuing a pilot qualification for operating remotely piloted aircraft, appointing persons to give instruction to operators of remotely piloted aircraft, and authorising a person to notify the aeronautical information service provider, for the issue of a NOTAM, of remotely piloted aircraft operations.

Original regulatory text

(1) issuing a pilot qualification for operating remotely piloted aircraft; or (2) appointing persons to give instruction to operators of remotely piloted aircraft; or (3) authorising a person to notify the aeronautical information service provider, for the issue of a NOTAM, of remotely piloted aircraft operations;