Licences

LUC – EASA Drone Definition

LUC = Light UAS Operator Certificate

Definition

LUC = Light UAS Operator Certificate

A LUC lets an organisation self-authorise certain operations after demonstrating safety management capabilities to the NAA.

Regulatory context

EU 2019/947 — alternative to per-operation authorisation for qualified operators.

Why it matters for pilots

Advanced operators and companies pursue LUC instead of repeated STS filings.

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