No minimum age for privately-built UAS under 250g

Verified from official sources
Article 9Article 9Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you build your own drone and its maximum take-off weight is less than 250 grams, there is no minimum age limit to fly it.

Requirement as structured

No minimum age for remote pilots shall be required for privately-built UAS with a maximum take-off mass of less than 250g.

Original regulatory text

No minimum age for remote pilots shall be required: ... (b) for privately-built UAS with a maximum take-off mass of less than 250g;

Applies when

max mtom kg
0.25
regulatory category
General