Maximum duration of Part 102 certificate

In plain language

Your Part 102 drone operator certificate is valid for a maximum of 5 years. After this period, it must be renewed.

Requirement as structured

A Part 102 unmanned aircraft operator certificate must specify an expiry date that is no later than 5 years after the date on which the certificate was granted or renewed.

Original regulatory text

(a) When granting or renewing a certificate under this Part the Director must specify a date on which the certificate will expire. (b) The Director may not specify a date under paragraph (a) that is later than 5 years after the date on which the certificate was granted.