Recreational & Commercial
up to AUW VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight only VFR/IFR Must be able to maintain VLOS Must yield right of way Yes Max altitude (AG) 400ft, but can be higher if more than 5 miles from an aerodrome, and has a restricted airspace set up for that purpose, OR is outside controlled airspce and has issued a NOTAM for the operation Class G up to 400ft, or more if issue a NOTAM Aerodrome Traffic Zone 5 miles of an aerodrome unless (a) the aerodrome is controlled an ATC permission obtained or (b) the aerodrome is uncontrolled and it is below 400ft. Even if these conditions are met, must not be over runway or movement area of aerodrom people No Assembly of people No buildings No Congested or Urban Area No Registration Not required, unless for commercial purposes in which case approval from Director General of Civil Aviation Governing body Director General of Civil Aviation Additional items to be aware of Not without permission of property owner full info http://www.caa.lk/images/stories/pdf/regulations/RPA.pdf Spot anything wrong? Contact us
All
up to AUW >25 kg Air worthiness certificate Must conduct pre-flight check Registration Must obtain case-by-case approval, and comply with general aviation requirements, including pilot licensing Governing body Director General of Civil Aviation full info http://www.caa.lk/images/stories/pdf/regulations/RPA.pdf Spot anything wrong? Contact us
Commercial
up to AUW 2 kg to 25 kg VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight, unless shielded or indoors VFR/IFR Must not fly in conditions which prevent VLOS Must yield right of way Yes Max altitude (AG) 400ft. May be higher if issuing NOTAM prior to flight Aerodrome Traffic Zone 5 miles away from uncontrolled aerodrome, unless with permission of ATC, under 400ft, observer present and have license or under supervision of someone with license 5 miles away from controlled aerodrome, unless with permission of ATC and have license or under supervision of someone with license No Fly Zones Not near power lines or radio towers Assembly of people Not permitted Congested or Urban Area Not permitted Air worthiness certificate Must conduct pre-flight check Registration Come under authority of DGCA Operating permission Special approval for aerial work is required full info http://www.caa.lk/images/stories/pdf/regulations/RPA.pdf Spot anything wrong? Contact us
Recreational
up to AUW 2 kg to 25 kg VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight, unless shielded or indoors VFR/IFR Must not fly in conditions which prevent VLOS Must yield right of way Yes Max altitude (AG) 400ft. May be higher if issuing NOTAM prior to flight Aerodrome Traffic Zone 5 miles away from uncontrolled aerodrome, unless with permission of ATC, under 400ft, observer present and have license or under supervision of someone with license 5 miles away from controlled aerodrome, unless with permission of ATC and have license or under supervision of someone with license No Fly Zones Not near power lines or radio towers Assembly of people Not permitted Congested or Urban Area Not permitted Air worthiness certificate Must conduct pre-flight check Registration Come under authority of DGCA full info http://www.caa.lk/images/stories/pdf/regulations/RPA.pdf Spot anything wrong? Contact us