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Renewal and renewal of UAVO ratings under the new law

2020-01-31
Renewal and renewal of UAVO ratings under the new law
UAVO certificate of qualification. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator) is issued indefinitely, but according to the Decree of the Minister of Infrastructure and Construction of September 19, 2016. amending the regulation on certificates of competence (Dz.U. pos.1630), the privileges are time-limited - the basic UAVO privileges are valid for 5 years, and an additional 3 years.

How to renew UAVO privileges?

Renewal of the UAVO rating occurs when we take the relevant exam while our rating is still valid.
The UAVO renewal exam consists of a test of practical BSP control skills in front of an examiner. Such an exam cannot be conducted by an instructor. In addition to practical skills, the examiner may verify knowledge of current laws during the exam.

After passing the exam, the examiner extends the validity of UAVO credentials through an entry in the certificate of qualification with a new expiration date, which means that we do not need to replace the certificate document with a new one.

Documents needed for UAVO renewal:

  • iD
  • confirmation of the transfer for the extension exam; according to the ULC airfare table it is the cost of 55 zł
  • civil liability policy of the drone operator for review
  • for categories <25 kg, valid aeronautical and medical examinations for review


How to renew UAVO privileges?

Renewal of UAVO privileges takes place when the expiration date has passed. In the case of renewal of entitlements, there is a higher fee (for ULC airfare table 98 PLN) and with the need to issue a new certificate of qualification document.

To resume eligibility, you need:

  • iD
  • 5/LBSP application, which can be found on the uLC website
  • confirmation of payment for the exam
  • civil liability policy of the drone operator for review
  • for categories <25 kg, valid aeronautical and medical examinations for review
The renewal exam, as in the case of the renewal exam, is conducted by the state examiner.

Due to the need to issue a new UAVO qualification certificate, once we have passed the exam, we may have to wait up to a month to use the authorization.


See also:

Drones and regulations - changes in Polish law
EU law and drones in 2020
Flying abroad - what you should know before your drone vacation.
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