GACA
الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني
Also known as: General Authority of Civil Aviation, KSA Civil Aviation Regulator
GACA is the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia's regulator of civil aviation including drone operations. GACA Part 122 governs UAS — operator certification (RPAS-O), pilot licensing (RPAS-P), aircraft registration, and operating-permit categories (open, specific, certified). Commercial drone work in KSA requires both an operator certificate and per-mission flight…
Definition
GACA is the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia's regulator of civil aviation including drone operations. GACA Part 122 governs UAS — operator certification (RPAS-O), pilot licensing (RPAS-P), aircraft registration, and operating-permit categories (open, specific, certified). Commercial drone work in KSA requires both an operator certificate and per-mission flight authorization through GACA's e-permit portal, plus coordination with the local air traffic control unit for restricted airspace. FI Tech holds GACA RPAS-O certification with all pilots GACA RPAS-P licensed; permits cleared in 48 hours is our standard SLA for client engagements.
