Requirement for Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate

In plain language

If you want to fly a drone outside the standard rules of Part 101, you must obtain and follow a Part 102 unmanned aircraft operator certificate issued by the CAA.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft outside the standard rules of Part 101 unless they hold and comply with a valid unmanned aircraft operator certificate issued under Part 102.

Original regulatory text

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft other than in accordance with Part 101 except under the authority of, and in accordance with the terms of, a valid unmanned aircraft operator certificate granted by the Director under the Act and in accordance with this Part.