1, Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC UAV pilot cloud license). Directly issued by the Flight Standards Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, it is the most authoritative and valuable certificate at present, and it is also a necessary stepping stone for people engaged in the drone industry. Licenses can apply for airspace, apply for routes, and engage in commercial activities related to drones. , with extremely high legal effect.
2.AOPA (civil unmanned aerial vehicle system pilot certificate). Issued by China Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, it is the predecessor of CAAC license.
3.ALPA (civil drone operator application certificate). Issued by China Civil Aviation Pilots Association, the learning content and examination rules for obtaining ALPA UAV certificate are the same as CAAC UAV license. Generally, CAAC UAV license is obtained first, and then ALPA certificate is issued.
4.ASFC (remote control model pilot license). Published by air sports Association of China, it is suitable for the management of remote-controlled aviation models. It is divided into eight grades, and the top three enjoy the title of national athlete.
5.UTC (UAV System Operator Certificate). It is jointly certified by DJI DJI, General Aviation Branch of China Air Transport Association (CATA) and China Adult Education Association (CAEA), and awarded by DJI Huifei and China Air Transport Association.
Get a drone driver's license? These steps usually include the following aspects:
1, understand the relevant regulations: first of all, you need to know about the National Civil Aviation Administration? Promulgate the "Regulations on Driving License for Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles" to ensure that training and testing are conducted by institutions authorized by the Civil Aviation Administration.
2. Selection of training institutions: Choose regular professional training institutions, which are generally authorized by the Civil Aviation Administration to ensure the training quality and learning effect.
3. Participate in training: In the training institution, students will learn the basic knowledge, flight rules and skills training of drones. The training time is generally about one month, including theoretical study and practical operation.
4. Take the test: After passing the training, candidates need to take the drone driver test. Examinations are mainly divided into theoretical examinations and practical examinations. The theoretical examination mainly involves the basic knowledge of UAV, aviation laws and regulations and flight specifications, and the practical examination examines flight skills, flight safety and technical practice level.
5. Obtaining a certificate: After passing the exam, candidates will get a "civil unmanned aerial vehicle driver's license", which is a certificate for legally driving drones.
To sum up, UAV driver's license is divided into three models: multi-rotor, fixed-wing and helicopter, and each model is divided into three levels: in-sight driver, over-the-horizon driver and teacher's license.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) civil aviation law
Article 40
Aviation personnel shall receive special training, pass the examination and obtain a license issued by the competent civil aviation authority of the State Council before they can engage in the work specified in their licenses. The aircrew and air traffic controllers shall also be inspected by the physical examination unit recognized by the competent civil aviation authority of the State Council before obtaining the license, and obtain the physical examination certificate issued by the competent civil aviation authority of the State Council.