Definition of Drone Business Operator (드론사용사업자)

In plain language

If you operate drones for commercial purposes (such as paid transport, crop dusting, or aerial photography), you are classified as a "drone business operator" under the law.

Requirement as structured

A "drone business operator" (드론사용사업자) is defined as a person who operates a business prescribed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, such as an ultra-light flying device business, to perform transport, pesticide spraying, photography, or other services for compensation using drones.

Original regulatory text

"드론사용사업자"란 타인의 수요에 맞추어 드론을 사용하여 유상으로 운송, 농약살포, 사진촬영 등의 업무를 수행할 목적으로 「항공사업법」 제2조제23호에 따른 초경량비행장치사용사업 등 국토교통부령으로 정하는 사업을 영위하는 자를 말한다.