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Regulations and Safety
Regulations & Safety

Safety is the highest principle of every flight. The Taiwan Drone Racing and UAV Promotion Association (TDRUPA) is dedicated to promoting a legal and safe drone flight environment. Whether you are a professional preparing to obtain a CAA (Civil Aeronautics Administration) license or a competitive athlete participating in international drone soccer events, you can find the latest and most authoritative regulatory guidelines here.

MOTC Civil Aeronautics Administration Drone Certification Standards

Providing the MOTC Civil Aeronautics Administration written and practical test standards to help pilots establish comprehensive aviation safety concepts and regulatory knowledge.


AC107-004
Remote Pilot Aircraft Written Test Standards
Remote Pilots License Written Test
  • Guidelines for ordinary and professional remote pilot aircraft operator certificate written tests
  • Issue Date: 2020.03.31

AC107-005C
Remote Pilot Aircraft Practical Test Standards
Remote Pilots License Practical Test
  • Guidelines for professional remote pilot aircraft operator certificate practical tests and renewal practical tests
  • Issue Date: 2023.03.31

*These regulatory documents were formulated and published by the MOTC Civil Aeronautics Administration. The files are provided for public convenience and reference only. For the latest regulations and examination standards, please refer to the official announcements on the CAA website.

FAI Drone Soccer International Competition Rules

TDRUPA competitions are fully aligned with the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) standards. These rules cover team composition, field specifications, aircraft restrictions, and match penalties, serving as the guiding principles for the Sky Dome Cup and all future international exchange competitions.


Drone Soccer International Rules
Drone Soccer Rules
  • Includes drone soccer rules and RC multi-rotor drone competition rules
  • Effective Date: 2021.01.01

Flight Safety Guidelines & FAQ

Ensure every takeoff is safe and secure. Please follow these core flight safety guidelines to help maintain a safe airspace environment. If you have any questions about the certification system or competition rules, please refer to the FAQ section below.

Verify

Airspace Legality

Before outdoor takeoff, always use the CAA official "Drone Map" APP to check whether your location is in a green zone (legal flight area). Flying in red zones (no-fly zones) is strictly prohibited.

Conduct

Pre-flight Inspection

Before every takeoff, thoroughly inspect the aircraft structure, ensure propellers are securely fastened, and verify that battery levels and controller communication signals are normal.

Maintain

Safe Distance

Comply with regulations and stay away from crowded areas, highways, and critical facilities. Keep the drone within visual line of sight (VLOS) at all times during flight.

Follow

Competition Safety Protocols

When participating in drone soccer or racing events, operators must remain outside the designated safety nets and follow the safety instructions of on-site referees or instructors.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not. Drone soccer matches are primarily held indoors within dedicated safety nets. According to CAA regulations, indoor flights are not subject to the drone chapter of the Civil Aviation Act. However, if you operate outdoors and the drone weighs 250 grams or more, registration is required by law; if it weighs 2 kilograms or more, you must obtain an operator certificate.

It depends on the drone's weight and your identity. If you are a natural person (general public) operating a drone weighing 2 to 15 kilograms (without navigation equipment), you only need to pass the written test to obtain an ordinary operator certificate. If you are a legal entity (representing a company/association for business operations) or need to operate a drone weighing over 15 kilograms, you must pass both the written and practical tests to obtain a professional operator certificate.

The regulatory documents provided by our association (such as AC107 advisory circulars) are all reproduced from the official publications of the MOTC Civil Aeronautics Administration and the FAI. They are provided for public convenience. However, regulations and competition rules may be revised from time to time. We recommend checking the CAA official website for the latest announcements before formally registering for an exam.

No. Obtaining a license only means you have a "legal operating qualification." For every outdoor flight, you must still strictly comply with the airspace regulations announced by the CAA (no-fly in red zones, altitude restrictions in yellow zones). Additionally, high-risk operations such as night flights and flights over crowds require prior project-based applications to the CAA as a legal entity, and can only proceed after approval.

Casual recreational play focuses on experience and fun, whereas FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) rules are designed for official international championships. They have extremely strict standardized requirements for field dimensions (e.g., the standard field is 16x7x5 meters), aircraft ball cage diameter specifications (e.g., 40 cm or 20 cm classes), battery voltage, and 5-on-5 offensive and defensive tactics to ensure competitive fairness.