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Arabia Saudita: normas de drones para inspección

Arabia Saudita regula los drones pequeños no recreativos (menos de 25 kg) bajo la GACAR Part 107 y el registro bajo la Part 48. Los drones de 250 g o más deben registrarse, y también cualquier dron, sea cual sea su peso, que lleve un sensor capaz de captar datos personales o de levantamiento, lo que abarca casi todos los drones de inspección. Los pilotos necesitan un certificado de piloto remoto que incluye una verificación de seguridad, y los operadores un Certificate of Authorization. Las normas estándar exigen VLOS, solo luz diurna y ≤400 ft AGL, pero a menos de 400 ft de una estructura se permite volar hasta 400 ft por encima de su parte superior. La AC 107-01 (junio de 2025) canaliza las 'operaciones avanzadas' nocturnas, sobre personas, BVLOS y cerca de estructuras mediante autorizaciones con evaluación de riesgos (OA/UOC, se acepta SORA).

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Los campos se registran en el idioma de las notas de investigación.

Autoridadサウジアラビア民間航空総局 (GACA) / General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabia
Marco principalGACAR Part 107 (non-recreational civil small unmanned aircraft systems, version 3.0; no issue date shown), GACAR Part 48 (registration and marking of small UA and model aircraft, version 3.0), and Advisory Circular AC 107-01 'Advanced Operations with UAS' (version 1.0, 3 June 2025). AC 107-01 sets out an Open/Specific-style approach. An older 2016 AC 101-01 under GACAR Part 101 Subpart F belongs to the previous case-by-case regime.
RegistroUnder GACAR Part 48, model aircraft and small UA of 250 g MTOW or more must be registered and marked. So must any aircraft, whatever its weight, carrying a sensor able to capture personal data or survey/geospatial information, which covers almost every inspection drone. Only Saudi citizens and lawful residents may register. Certificates are issued only after GACA Aviation Security clearance, are valid for 3 years, and the aircraft must show its registration number.
Remote IDNeither Part 107 nor Part 48 addresses Remote ID. AC 107-01 lists operations in UTM-designated airspace as advanced operations (not verified against an official source, 2026-10-22)
Licencia de pilotoAnyone acting as remote pilot in command needs a remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating (Part 107.13). Requirements: age 18 or over, clearance by the GACA Aviation Security Division, English ability, knowledge and practical tests, and recurrent knowledge every 24 months. Commercial operators also need a Certificate of Authorization (Part 107.17). For advanced operations (night, over people, BVLOS beyond 1 km, dangerous goods), pilots need extra practical training certificates (AC 107-01).
Categorías de riesgoSmall UA under 25 kg follow the standard Part 107 limits (an Open-like category). Advanced operations fall into a Specific category under Part 107 Subpart D. They need either an Operational Authorization (one-time or short-term) or a UAS Operator Certificate (longer-term, up to 3 years), backed by an operational risk assessment (SORA is accepted) and an operations manual. UA of 25-150 kg need an OA or UOC, and UA over 150 kg cannot use the Specific category.
BVLOSBVLOS is an advanced operation. It needs an OA or UOC with a strong safety case and ATC approval for segregated airspace, a visual observer for FPV, insurance, and pilot training certificates for BVLOS beyond 1 km (AC 107-01).
Nocturno y sobre personasThe standard Part 107 rules ban night flight, require anti-collision lights in civil twilight, and allow flight over people only if they are taking part or are under cover or inside a stationary vehicle. Night and over-people operations can be authorised by waiver or as advanced operations (OA/UOC). AC 107-01 calls a flight termination parachute a very effective mitigation over people.
Cerca de estructurasThe limit is 400 ft AGL, except within a 400 ft radius of a structure, where flight up to 400 ft above its top is allowed (Part 107.59), which helps tower and tall-structure inspection. VLOS is required, with visibility of at least 5 km. ATC authorisation is needed in Class B/C/D airspace and airport surface areas, and permission in prohibited and restricted areas. AC 107-01 treats operations close to buildings or structures where people are present as hazardous advanced operations, and non-shielded operations near uncontrolled aerodromes need agreement with the aerodrome operator.
Interior y confinado(not verified against an official source, 2026-10-22)
Imágenes y privacidadRegistration is required for any drone with a sensor able to capture personal data or survey/geospatial information (Part 48). The Personal Data Protection Law (in force September 2023) applies (not verified against an official source, 2026-10-22)
Cambios recientesAC 107-01 (3 June 2025) set up an advanced-operations route (Specific category, OA/UOC, SORA-based risk assessment, up to 150 kg). The issue dates of GACAR Part 107 and Part 48 version 3.0 were not shown in the documents (not verified against an official source, 2026-10-22)

Si el mismo vuelo incluye también filmación, la guía Aerial trata normas y fuentes para filmar con drones en Arabia Saudita.

Fuentes

Fuentes comprobadas: 2026-10-22