REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT CONTROLLER CERTIFICATE
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION DEPARTMENT
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller Certificate is required for individuals: (a) who intend to operate their drones commercially or; (b) whose drones weigh 7kg and above.
Concerned Office |
Licensing and Certification Department of the Flight Standards Inspectorate Service, Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. |
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Telephone No. | Trunkline (02) 8246-4988 Local (2121) |
ELIGIBILITY
- Is at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of application;
- Has completed an RPAs training course as conducted by the RPA manufacturer in the operation of the type of RPA that he or she proposes to operate;
- Has at least five (5) hours of experience in operating RPAs outside controlled airspace;
- Has Passed RPAS Exam; and
- Has passed the demonstration flight conducted by the authorized personnel of the Authority.
VALIDITY: Five (5) years
PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR RPA CONTROLLER CERTIFICATE
1 | Print and submit the following: (a) A training certificate from an authorized operator or individual that shows you have completed an RPAS training with at least 5 hours of flight time on the type of drone you intend to operate. You may inquire at CAAP for authorized provider/s that conduct drone training. (b) Filled out CAAP Form No. 542 (download here); (c) Printout of the Technical Specification of the RPA/Drone; Technical specifications can typically be found in your drone’s manual or downloaded from the manufacturer’s website; and (d) Photos of the RPA/Drone with Serial Number (top, bottom, side, and front view). |
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Secure a schedule for the knowledge test administered at the Airmen Examination Board and pay the examination fee of Php 230.00/subject. (https://aeb.caap.gov.ph/aebonline/) |
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After passing the written test, you will be issued a Knowledge Test Report |
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Submit the Knowledge Test Report to the Licensing and Certification Department (LCD) to get a Skill Test Permit and schedule of skill assessment. For the conduct of the Skill Test, a fee may be charged. |
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Once you passed, you can now proceed to LCD and submit the following:
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Claim your Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller Certificate after 5 working days at the Licensing and Certification Department located at CAAP Annex Building, Old MIA Road, Pasay City. |
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Congratulations! You are now an RPA Controller Certificate holder. |
LISTS OF CAAP REQUIREMENTS/CHECKLISTS
- CAAP Application Form No. 542 (download here)
- Training Certificate (At least 5 hours of Flight Training)
- Specification of Drone
- Picture of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft/Drone with Serial Number
- Knowledge Test Result
- 2 pcs 1 x 1 picture with white background