Definition of 'Without a Pilot'

In plain language

The term 'without a pilot' refers specifically to having no pilot physically on board the aircraft, which applies directly to all drone and unmanned aircraft operations.

Requirement as structured

ICAO defines 'without a pilot' as meaning without a pilot on-board the aircraft, making Article 8 directly applicable to unmanned aircraft.

Original regulatory text

Under this Article, ICAO has determined that the term “without a pilot” should be taken to mean without a pilot on-board the aircraft and hence this has specific relevance to unmanned aircraft operations.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

regulatory category

General