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Updated August 20, 2025

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) oversees civil aviation safety, licencing, and oversight of Unmanned Aircraft Systems under the Civil Aviation Regulation 2016 (CAR 2016) and associated Civil Aviation Directives (CAD). CAAM ensures compliance with national airspace classifications and coordinates with inter-agency partners such as MCMC on frequency assignments.

Regulator Overview

Basic information about Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

Full Name

Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM)

Established

2016

Type

National Aviation Authority

Jurisdiction

MY

Alternative Names

CAAM, Pihak Berkuasa Penerbangan Awam Malaysia

Notable Facts

Important information about drone regulations

Collaborates with SIRIM for electronics standard compliance and MCMC for frequency assignment
Frequency bands: 433MHz-435MHz, 2.4GHz-2.5GHz, 5.725GHz-5.875GHz
Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTO) require CAAM Certificate of Approval
Special UAS Projects including BVLOS and dangerous goods carriage need Special UAS Project Approval
Agricultural operations have specific Unmanned Aerial Work Certificate under CAD 6011 Part II
Standard ATF applications processed through SI-01/2025 form for low-risk operations under 400ft AGL

Unit Systems

Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction

Weight

Grams (g)

Distance

Meters (m)

Altitude

Meters (m)

Speed

metric

Regulations

Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations

TitleEffective Date
Civil Aviation Directive 6011 (CAD 6011)REG-2January 1, 2020
Civil Aviation Regulation 2016 (CAR 2016)REG-1January 1, 2016

Official Resources

About this regulatory authority

Country

MY

Region

National

Type

National Aviation Authority

Updated

8/20/2025

Contact Information

How to reach Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia

Last updated: August 20, 2025