UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS)
[in effect]United Arab Emirates · other · other
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Classification
other
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2022, 12:00 PM UTC
Primary Sources
4 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
The UAE federal framework for unmanned aircraft, administered by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) via CAR-UAS (Civil Aviation Regulation, Unmanned Aircraft System and Operations, Issue 01) and the CAR Airspace U-space provisions, on the statutory base of Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2022 on Regulating Unmanned Aircraft and Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2023 on Civil Aviation. It distinguishes recreational from commercial operators and open from specific categories, with line-of-sight, 400 ft altitude, airport-exclusion, and Remote ID requirements. Statutory base dated to 2022 (year-level).
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) cover?
The UAE federal framework for unmanned aircraft, administered by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) via CAR-UAS (Civil Aviation Regulation, Unmanned Aircraft System and Operations, Issue 01) and the CAR Airspace U-space provisions, on the statutory base of Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2022 on Regulating Unmanned Aircraft and Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2023 on Civil Aviation. It distinguishes recreational from commercial operators and open from specific categories, with line-of-sight, 400 ft altitude, airport-exclusion, and Remote ID requirements. Statutory base dated to 2022 (year-level).
Where does UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) apply?
UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) is recorded as a other applying in United Arab Emirates on the DEPLOY registry.
When did UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) take effect?
UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) is recorded as effective January 1, 2022 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) still in effect?
UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) apply to?
UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of UAE unmanned-aircraft (drone) framework (GCAA CAR-UAS): A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
4 documents- https://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/UASRegistration.aspx/Official Source
https://www.gcaa.gov.ae/en/pages/UASRegistration.aspx/
- https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1587/downloadOfficial Source
https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1587/download
- https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/aviation-safetyOfficial Source
https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/aviation-safety
- https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-sets-new-rules-to-integrate-drones-with-traditional-aircraft-safely-gcaa-1.500059697Official Source
https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-sets-new-rules-to-integrate-drones-with-traditional-aircraft-safely-gcaa-1.500059697