Controlled Airspace Authorization

In plain language

You must get permission from Air Traffic Control (ATC) before flying your drone in controlled airspace, unless you are conducting a shielded operation.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace without prior authorization from the Air Traffic Control (ATC) unit responsible for that airspace, unless the operation is a shielded operation.

Original regulatory text

A person must not operate any of the following in controlled airspace without prior authorisation from the ATC unit responsible for that airspace unless the operation is a shielded operation: (1) an unmanned aircraft;