Section overview · verified against official sources
Only real, verified developments are published here, each with the responsible authority, a summary, and the dates it was detected and verified. No fabricated news, no invented dates.
Announced change
CAASL's Director General has stated publicly that drone regulations issued in earlier years will be actively enforced from 2026, and that all drones with commercial value must be registered.
Pending implementation
CAASL has announced a UAS pilot licensing framework involving a theory examination, practical assessment, medical examination and security clearance. Implementation details and dates are pending.
Current official guidance
Registration (CAA/AS/019), the MOD security clearance, the operation approval process (CAA/AS/017), insurance requirements and import approvals were checked against the official CAASL guidance pages.
