UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) Requirement

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

In plain language

You cannot organize a drone event without a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) from either the GCAA or the local emirate aviation authority.

Requirement as structured

Operators must obtain a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) issued by the GCAA or the relevant Local Aviation Authority (LAA) before organizing any unmanned aircraft operations event.

Original regulatory text

No operator shall organise UA operations event without a valid UA Operator Authorisation (UOA) issued by GCAA or LAA, as the case.

Applies when

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Event Operations
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