We’re Changing the name of our Pilot Qualifications


ASMS is changing the name of the UAS Pilot Certificate to the UAS Remote Pilot Certificate and Advanced UAS Remote Pilot Certificate.

Since March 2019 ASMS has offered (i) the UAS Pilot Certificate (Part 101 Operations) which is suitable for Part 101 operations within 4km of an aerodrome, and (ii) the UAS Pilot Certificate (Part 102 Operations) which is suitable for pilots who intend to fly under the authority of a Part 102 certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. Over the past year we have noticed some confusion between the UAS Pilot Certificate (Part 102 Operations) and Part 102 certification, so we are changing the name to avoid that confusion. The new name also clarifies that the holder of the qualification is a Remote Pilot rather than a pilot on board the aircraft.

From the beginning of 2021 our pilot qualifications will be:
  • UAS Remote Pilot Certificate for operations under Part 101; and
  • Advanced UAS Remote Pilot Certificate for operations under the authority of a Part 102 certificate issued by CAA.

Other than the change in name, the qualification will remain the same. If you have enrolled under the old qualification name you will be automatically transferred to the new qualification name.