Recreational Drone Use In The Philippines
You do not need a license or a permit for recreational use if your drone is less than 7 kg and you
follow the below rules to fly:
- At a maximum elevation of 122m above ground.
- At least 30m away from large groups of people and respect individual privacy.
- Airports must be at least 10km away
- It is a good idea to have insurance that covers all possible risks.
- It should be kept out of areas where it could cause interference with police and first responders.
- Fly within the daylight & within your reach at all times
- You must comply with the following commercial use rules if your drone weighs more than 7kg or in any other cases that go against the code of conduct.
- Section 11.11.7.4 is the best section to check if you are interested in attending a fly show, expo, or taking part in in-flight demonstrations.
Use Of Drones Commercially In The Philippines
A pilot certificate (1), RPA (Remotely Piloted Aviation) operator certificate (2), and a registration certificate (3) are required for flying drones in the Philippines.
1/You must have completed an aviation theory exam, completed a training course on the drone you want to fly, and have at least five hours of experience operating drones outdoors in order to pass a pilot’s test.
2.1/ Send an email to the CAA to obtain a pre-application for an RPA.
A letter of intent.
A completed Pre-application Statement Of Intent (PASI), Form for RPA Operator Certificate. It should include your structure and organization, your staff, their qualifications + experiences, your equipment, and a description of the proposed operations.
Each applicant must include a copy of all manuals that are relevant to the operation and maintenance of the RPA in their application.
Your application for the whole organization will be rejected if 2 or more of your employees are deemed non-eligible.
If your drone weighs more than 150kg, you will need to present a certificate (SCA) or experimental certificate (EC) upon registration if it is undergoing a test.
2.2/ You will need to show the CAA that you have:
Your RPA has been approved.
You are now licensed as a pilot.
Your drone is insured.
In the past 5 years, you have not been sentenced for any drone-related matter.
The RPA is valid for three years
3) Once you have registered your drone, mark your identification clearly on it