UAE Expands Regulatory Oversight of Drone Communications with New TDRA Framework

The UAE's TDRA has released Version 3.0 of its Unmanned Aircraft Radio Systems regulations, establishing technical and licensing requirements for drone operations and aligning them with telecommunications and civil aviation laws. The framework distinguishes between Class Authorizations for standard frequency bands and dedicated UAS Authorizations for command-and-control and aeronautical radio operations, with all operators required to comply with civil aviation authority standards and data protection requirements.

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