The Five Phase Process Certification for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Operations Certificate (ROC)

This Advisory Circular (AC) is issued to provide general information and guidance to applicants for the certification and approval of organisations and operators of RPAs in compliance with the Civil Aviation Regulations. This document also provides guidance to NCAA staff on the processing of operators certificate and approvals. While this document prescribes a means of compliance with legislation, alternate procedures demonstrating an equivalent or greater level of safety may be considered on a case by case basis.