Commercial NC Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator Permit (Drones)

A NC commercial UAS operator permit is required for any commercial UAS operation within North Carolina per NC General Statute 63-96.

Other Information

License Application

North Carolina Commercial UAS Operator Permit

Duration of License

2 Years

Authority

GS 63-96

Exam: State Exam Required
License Type: Tied to Business

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$0.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Must have federal authorization to access the National Airspace System (NAS)

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Transportation
Aviation
 1560 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-
919-814-0550

https://www.ncdot.gov/aviation/

Occupational Information

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.