Excluded RPA conditions for very small RPAs
Verified from official sources101.237(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
If you fly a very small drone (under 2 kg) under standard operating conditions, it is considered an 'excluded RPA,' meaning you do not need a remote pilot licence (RePL) to fly it.
Requirement as structured
A very small RPA is classified as an excluded RPA if it is operated in standard RPA operating conditions.
Original regulatory text
(3) A very small RPA is an excluded RPA if it is being operated in standard RPA operating conditions.
Applies when
- max mtom kg
- 2