Legacy Drones
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      1. UAVHub Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
      2. The A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC)
      3. Legacy Drones

      What can I fly with an A2 CofC in the A1 Transitional Provision?

      The A1 Transitional Provision is for 'Legacy' drones between 250g and 500g

      Between 31st December 2020 and the 31st December 2025, you will be able to fly your Legacy Drones that are between 250g and 500g in the A1 Subcategory of the Open Category if you have an A2 Certificate of Competency.

       

      Legacy drones are drones that bear no 'CAA recognised' Class markings.

       

      A1 Transitional
      Operating Area
      • No intentional flight over uninvolved people
      UAS
      • Legacy Drones with a flying weight between 250g - 500g
        • e.g. DJI Mavic Air 1, DJI Avata, DJI Spark, Parrot ANAFI
      Expires
      • 31 Dec 2025
      Operator Registration Required
      • Yes
      Competency Requirements
      • CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service
        • Flyer-ID
      • A2 Certificate of Competency

       

      What happens after 31 December 2025?

      After 31 December 2025, you will no longer be able to fly Legacy drones between 250g and 500g under the A1 Transitional.

      You will only be able to fly legacy drones between 250g and 500g in the A3 Subcategory which is:

      • Drones must not be flown within 150m of residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas.
      • No uninvolved people present within the area of flight

      In simple terms, you will only be able to fly in a large field that is far from people and you must not fly in that field if people who are not involved with your flying activity are present - so this excludes most if not all parks.