Part 102 Operating Manual and Nominated Person
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
To get a Part 102 certificate, you must submit an operations manual showing how you will manage risks, and name a specific person who will be responsible for your drone operations.
Requirement as structured
The CAA requires applicants for a Part 102 certificate to provide an operating manual detailing hazard identification and risk mitigation, and to nominate a person responsible for the unmanned aircraft operations.
Original regulatory text
You will be required to provide us with an operating manual showing how you have identified the hazards and risks of your operation, and the ways you will mitigate those risks. You must also nominate the person who will have responsibility for your unmanned aircraft operations.