Aerodrome Proximity Qualification Requirement

In plain language

You cannot fly a drone within 4 km of any airfield or airport unless you have a pilot qualification (or are directly supervised by someone who does) or hold a pilot licence.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft within 4 km of any aerodrome unless they hold an appropriate pilot qualification, are under direct supervision of a qualification holder, or hold a pilot licence or certificate under Part 61 or Part 149.

Original regulatory text

For the purposes of rule 101.205, a person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft or a free flight model aircraft on or within 4 km from the boundary of - (1) any aerodrome, unless the person - (i) is the holder of, or is under the direct supervision of the holder of, a pilot qualification issued by an approved person or organisation (see rule 101.202); or... (iii) is the holder of a pilot licence or certificate issued under Part 61 or Part 149

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