Remote pilot licence requirement

In plain language

Unless you are flying an 'excluded' drone (such as a very small commercial drone or flying on your own land under certain conditions), you must hold a valid Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) to operate a drone.

Requirement as structured

A person may hold a remote pilot licence (RePL) that authorises them to operate the RPA, unless the RPA is operated as an excluded RPA.

Original regulatory text

(1) This regulation does not apply in relation to the operation of an excluded RPA. (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if: (a) the person operates an RPA; and (b) the person does not hold a remote pilot licence that authorises the person to operate the RPA.