UA Operator Authorization Authority

In plain language

Drone operators based in a specific UAE emirate must get their flight permissions and authorizations from that emirate's local aviation authority. If there is no local authority, they must get them from the federal GCAA.

Requirement as structured

If a drone operator is based in an emirate, they must obtain the required authorization and permission from the Local Appropriate Authority (LAA) of that Emirate; otherwise, they must obtain it from the GCAA.

Original regulatory text

If the operator is based in an emirate; it must communicate and obtain required authorisation and permission from LAA of relevant Emirate. Otherwise, the operator shall communicate and obtain required authorisation and permission from GCAA.