Administrative Resolution No. (4) of 2025

Approving the

Technical Manuals of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority[1]

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The Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority,

After perusal of:

Law No. (7) of 2015 Concerning Airspace Safety and Security in the Emirate of Dubai;

Law No. (4) of 2020 Regulating Unmanned Aircraft in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;

Law No. (11) of 2020 Concerning the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (the “DCAA”);

Decree No. (6) of 2024 Promoting and Appointing the Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority;

Executive Council Resolution No. (4) of 2017 Approving Fees and Fines of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; and

Administrative Resolution No. (20) of 2023 Approving the Conditions and Procedures for Issuing Civil Aviation Permits in the Emirate of Dubai,

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Approval of Technical Manuals

Article (1)

a.    Pursuant to this Resolution, the following Technical Manuals are approved:

1.      DCAA Regulatory Instruments - Issue 01;

2.     Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operation Regulation - Issue 02;

3.     Heliport/Vertiport Consultancy Directive - Issue 01;

4.     Emission Data Policy Framework;

5.     Ultra-Light Sport Aviation (ULSA) Regulation;

6.     Landing Fields Acceptance Directive;

7.     Obstacle Control and Oversight Regulation;

8.      Activities Affecting Airspace (AAA) Directive;

9.     Directive on Cranes Usage within the Emirate of Dubai;

10.   Directive on Aircraft Warning Lights Installation within the Emirate of Dubai, and

11.    Regulation on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air.

b.    The Technical Manuals set out in paragraph (a) of this Article, and any updates or amendments thereto, will be published on the DCAA official website.

Compliance with the Technical Manuals

Article (2)

All Government Entities, non-government entities, Operators, Practitioners, and establishments authorised by the DCAA to conduct civil aviation-related activities and professions in the Emirate of Dubai must comply with the Technical Manuals approved hereunder and published on the DCAA official website, and with any updates or amendments made thereto from time to time; and must take the necessary action to implement the same.

Repeals

Article (3)

Any provision in any other administrative resolution, guidance material, or directive is hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Resolution or the Technical Manuals approved thereunder.

Publication and Commencement

Article (4)

This Resolution comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

Mohammed Abdulla Lengawi

Director General
Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

Issued in Dubai on 18 February 2025

Corresponding to 19 Shaban 1446 A.H.



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[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.