Certification (Hobbyist and Commercial)
If you already have sufficient flying hours and strong piloting skills, you can skip the training and proceed directly to Certification Only.
Hobbyist Certification
- Authority: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
- Pre Requirement for GCAA: Security Clearance Approval
- Outcome: Registered as a Hobbyist Drone Pilot with the DCAA and GCAA
Procedure:
- Security Clearance Approval for GCAA only
- Exam & Flight Test
- Certification
- Hobbyist Pilot Registration with DCAA and GCAA
Commercial Certification
- Authorities: Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
- Pre Requirement for GCAA: Security Clearance Approval
- Outcome: Registered as a Commercial Drone Pilot authorized to operate drones professionally in the UAE with DCAA and GCAA
Procedure:
- Security Clearance Approval for GCAA only
- Exam & Flight Test
- Certification
- Commercial Pilot Registration with DCAA and GCAA