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CAP3221: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Light UAS Operator Certificate Call for Interest

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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) intends to run a 12-month trial of a Light UAS Operator Certificate (LUC) framework for UAS operators. The LUC concept provides an alternative pathway for UAS operations in the Specific Category, by granting privileges based on organisational competence rather than requiring case-by-case approvals by the CAA. 

Status:
Current
Review comment:
-
Version:
1
Version date:
26-Feb-2026
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