Minimum age of 14 to obtain the French remote pilot training attestation

In plain language

In France you must be over 14 to obtain the national remote pilot training attestation used for model aircraft and certain national requirements. The EU minimum age of 16 still applies to Open and Specific category remote pilots.

Requirement as structured

A candidate for the attestation de suivi de formation referred to in article D. 6214-11 of the code des transports must be more than 14 years of age and must first register on the electronic portal set up by the minister responsible for civil aviation.

Original regulatory text

Le candidat à l'obtention de l'attestation de suivi de formation mentionnée à l'article D. 6214-11 du code des transports est âgé de plus de 14 ans et s'inscrit préalablement sur le portail électronique mis en place par le ministre chargé de l'aviation civile.

Applies when

category

national

regulatory category

Pilot