No minimum age for privately-built UAS under 250g
Verified from official sourcesArticle 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