Procedures for granting flight license for unmanned aircraft

Flight license for unmanned aircraft is a mandatory requirement for organizations and individuals who want to conduct flight operations with unmanned devices. Procedures for licensing to fly unmanned aircraft must be carried out in accordance with the procedures and instructions from the competent authority. The article below will provide detailed information about licensing procedures, documents to prepare, implementation process, and competent management agencies.

Contents of flight license for unmanned aircraft

The flight license for unmanned aircraft has main contents including:

• Information of organizations and individuals: Name, address, contact phone number.
• Aircraft information: Identification characteristics, type of aircraft or aircraft, accompanied by photos and explanation of technical features.
• Area of ​​operation: Clearly define the flight area, flight direction and flight path.
• Purpose and duration of flight: Purposes, time and duration of flight permission.
• Security and defense regulations: Restrictions related to security, defense and other requirements in flight permits.

CSPL: Article 10 of Decree 36/2008/ND-CP is amended and supplemented by Decree 79/2011/ND-CP.

Procedure for issuing flight licenses for unmanned aircraft

The flight licensing process for unmanned aircraft includes two main parts: document preparation and implementation steps.

Prepared documents

The application for a license to fly an unmanned aircraft must include:

• Application for flight license: Application must be written in Vietnamese and English sample
• License or authorization: A legal license or authorization allowing an aircraft to take off and land at an airport or authorized operating area.
• Documents related to aircraft: Includes papers and documents on characteristics and technical features of aircraft.

CSPL: Clause 1, Article 9 of Decree 36/2008/ND-CP is amended and supplemented by Decree 79/2011/ND-CP.

Implementation steps

The steps to carry out flight licensing procedures are prescribed as follows:

Step 1: Submit application

The individual submits an application for a flight license to the licensing authority no later than 07 working days, before the scheduled date of the flight.

Step 2: Process documents

• Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of complete documents according to regulations, the competent authority will grant permission to organize flights.
• The license application may be denied a flight license in cases to ensure security, national defense, aviation safety, or when the application does not provide enough information as requested in the application for a flight license.
• Refusal of flight permission will be notified in writing.

CSPL: Articles 9, 15 of Decree 36/2008/ND-CP are amended and supplemented by Decree 79/2011/ND-CP.

Where to apply for a flight license for unmanned aircraft

According to the provisions of Article 8 of Decree 36/2008/ND-CP amended and supplemented by Decree 79/2011/ND-CP, the places to apply for flight licenses for unmanned aircraft are:

• Department of Operations – General Staff, headquartered at 1 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.
• The National Flight Operations Management Center and Regional Flight Operations Management Centers also have the authority to monitor and manage flight operations in Vietnam’s airspace.

Organizations and individuals can submit applications directly at these agencies or send them by post.

Authority to manage, operate and supervise flight operations

Agencies competent to monitor and manage flight operations of unmanned aircraft include:

• National Flight Operations Management Center: Has general authority to manage flight operations of unmanned aircraft in Vietnam’s airspace.
• Air Defense agencies of military zones and Military Commands of provinces and cities: Responsible for monitoring and inspecting flight activities of drones locally.

These agencies are responsible for notifying flight coordination, suspending flights when detecting violations, and coordinating with police agencies to handle violations of aviation security and safety.

CSPL: Article 12 of Decree 36/2008/ND-CP is amended and supplemented by Decree 79/2011/ND-CP.

Consulting on applying for flight licenses for unmanned aircraft in Long Phan

At Long Phan, we provide consulting services for applying for flying licenses for drones in a professional and effective way. Our services include:

• Consulting on regulations on flight licensing procedures for unmanned aircraft.
• Assist customers in drafting necessary applications.
• Representing customers to submit documents to competent agencies.
• Support customers in tracking and supplementing documents when required.
• Consulting on security and aviation safety requirements when operating unmanned aircraft.
• Instructions on procedures if there is a request to adjust or amend the issued flight license, such as changing the flight plan or changing the technical specifications of the unmanned aircraft.

A flight license for unmanned aircraft is an important requirement for organizations and individuals to conduct safe and legal flights. Properly implementing licensing procedures helps ensure security and compliance with national defense regulations. If you need assistance with procedures for licensing drone flights, please contact Long Phan via the hotline 0906735386 for in-depth and dedicated advice.