Updated August 5, 2026
General Authority of Civil Aviation
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is Saudi Arabia's national aviation regulator. GACAR Part 107 governs UAS operations in Open and Specific categories. Drones under 25 kg may operate in the Open Category with standard limitations; commercial and complex operations require operational authorisation or UAS Operator Certificate.
Overview
Full name
General Authority of Civil Aviation
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
SA
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
GACAR Part 107 defines Open and Specific operation categories
Open Category: max 25 kg MTOW with standard operating limitations
Permit to Operate required for Open Category operations
Registration via GACA UAS Portal (uas.gaca.gov.sa)
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
SA
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026