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Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107)

Saudi Arabia's framework for unmanned aircraft systems, administered by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) via GACAR Part 107 (Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and Advisory Circular AC 107-01 for advanced and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. It distinguishes open from specific categories, with Remote ID (C6 class) and formal authorization required for BVLOS, night, or over-people operations. Precise commencement date not confidently sourced (no status event asserted).

Jurisdiction: Saudi Arabia

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Sources (3)

  1. https://www.gaca.gov.sa/-/media/Files/PDF/LawsAndRegulation/Aviation-Safety-and-Environmental-Sustainability/GACAR-Safety-Regulations/107-v4.pdf
  2. https://gaca.gov.sa/rules-and-regulations-category/aviation-safety-and-environmental-sustainability/safety-and-aviation-standards-advisory-circulars/ac-107-01-advanced-operations-with-unmanned-aircraft-systems
  3. https://uas.gaca.gov.sa/uas/

Common questions

What does Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) cover?
Saudi Arabia's framework for unmanned aircraft systems, administered by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) via GACAR Part 107 (Operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems) and Advisory Circular AC 107-01 for advanced and beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations. It distinguishes open from specific categories, with Remote ID (C6 class) and formal authorization required for BVLOS, night, or over-people operations. Precise commencement date not confidently sourced (no status event asserted).
Where does Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) apply?
Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) is recorded as a other applying in Saudi Arabia on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) still in effect?
Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) apply to?
Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107): A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, ALIA-250, AeroVironment P550 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-05-31

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-05-31

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

3
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Saudi Arabia unmanned-aircraft framework (GACAR Part 107).

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