![]() The equivalent of a drone licence in the UK is either the A2 Certificate of Competency ( A2 CofC) or the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate ( GVC), both of which can be obtained by taking one of our drone training courses.ĭrone License FAQs What is the minimum age to hold a drone licence? The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) do not issue drone licenses, so in strict terms there is actually no such thing as a ‘drone license’ in the UK. This is where the Operation Authorisation comes in, and this can be applied for on completion of a GVC Drone Training Course. On the other hand, if you’re looking to operate professionally, which often involves more complex flying scenarios and heavier drones, then you will need a more substantial authorisation from the regulator to suit. For hobbyists, the A2 CofC will serve most purposes. Typically, you will require an A2 CofC if you intend to fly your drone in the Open Category (A2 subcategory) and your drone has a maximum take-off mass less than 4kg. What dictates whether I need a licence?Īs part of the new drone laws, the requirement for a license has changed, and is now more focussed on the size of your drone and where you intend to fly, as opposed to whether you are operating commercially or not. The implications are that even hobbyist drone pilots will require a certificate, which in most cases will be an A2 CofC. When the new regulations come into effect, there will essentially be two types of “licenses” available to drone operators an Operational Authorisation (obtained by undertaking a GVC drone training course) and an A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC). The most common license is the Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO), although this is set to change as part of the new EU regulations that come into effect on December 31st, 2020. It is a requirement set by the CAA to ensure drones are operated safely and within their regulations. ![]() ![]() What is a Drone Licence and who needs one?Ī formal permission from the CAA, more commonly referred to as a drone ‘licence’, essentially allows you to fly a drone in the UK under specific regulations. Everything you need to know about obtaining a drone licence in the UK. ![]()
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