UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) Requirement
Verified from official sourcesUAD.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