UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) Requirement

Verified from official sources
UAD.010(a)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must obtain a UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) from the GCAA or the local emirate's aviation authority before conducting any demonstration drone flights.

Requirement as structured

No operator shall perform Demonstration UA operations without a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) issued by the GCAA or the relevant Local Aviation Authority (LAA).

Original regulatory text

No operator shall perform Demonstration UA operation without a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) issued by GCAA or LAA, as the case.

Applies when

operation regime
demonstration