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Drone Permit in Saudi Arabia: 5-Step GACA Checklist

Certified remote pilot operating an enterprise drone with GACA registration marks and Remote ID near an industrial plant in Saudi Arabia.

Based on these GACA documents: GACAR Part 107, Edition 5, reported as published in January 2026.  GACA AC 107-01, Advanced Operations with Unmanned Aircraft Systems.  GACA AC 107-02, Remote Pilot Certification, issued 2 June 2025. GACAR Part 48, registration and marking.  At Aramco’s Uthmaniyah Gas Plant, drones and wearable technologies cut inspection times by 90%. […]

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