Approval Required for Specified UAS Functions

In plain language

To officially issue drone pilot qualifications, appoint instructors, or approve the construction and operation of drones weighing between 15 kg and 25 kg, you must be formally approved as an organisation or person by the CAA.

Requirement as structured

The specified functions for which the Director approves an approved person or organisation under Civil Aviation Rule 101.202 include issuing a pilot qualification for operating remotely piloted aircraft and appointing persons to give instruction to operators of remotely piloted aircraft.

Original regulatory text

In this Subpart, an approved person or organisation means a person or organisation having appropriate expertise in the design, construction or operation of remotely piloted aircraft, or appropriate knowledge of airspace designations and restrictions, and who has been approved by the Director to perform one or more of the following specified functions: (1) issuing a pilot qualification for operating remotely piloted aircraft; or (2) appointing persons to give instruction to operators of remotely piloted aircraft; or (3) authorising a person to notify the aeronautical information service provider, for the issue of a NOTAM, of remotely piloted aircraft operations;

Applies when

max mtom kg

25

min mtom kg

15