Application Operating Frequency and Maximum Output Power Eligible Users1 Applicable Licence Licence Fees Use of Type Approved Equipment (relevant specifications / type acceptance criteria)
UAS operations using Wi-Fi connections Within the bands2:
(a) 2400 – 2483.5 MHz
(b) 5470 – 5725 MHz
(c) 5725 – 5850 MHz

Maximum output power:

4W peak e.i.r.p. for (a)

1W e.i.r.p. for (b)

4W peak e.i.r.p. for (c)

(See Schedule 2 of the Exemption Order for details)		 General public Exempted from licensing3 NA Voluntary (Voluntary certification against HKCA 1039)
UAS operations using 4G / 5G public mobile services Frequency bands for 4G / 5G public mobile services4

(See relevant specifications / type acceptance criteria for details)		 Mobile users Exempted from licensing3 NA Voluntary (Voluntary certification against the following specifications / type acceptance criteria:

5G: 

HKCA 1085


4G:
HKCA 1057 and/or HKCA 1073 and/or TAC 002)
UAS operations using dedicated spectrum Channel(s) in the 1430 – 1444 MHz band

(See relevant type acceptance criteria for details)		 UAS operators Unmanned Aircraft System (Private) Licence Fees applied (see relevant section for details) Yes, (Compulsory certification against TAC 013)

Note 1: Eligible users should observe the General Safety Guidelines for Flying Small Unmanned Aircraft and the relevant advisory circulars issued by the Civil Aviation Department.

Note 2:
- Wi-Fi operating in the 5925 – 6425 MHz band is not authorised for use by UAS under the Class Licence for 6 GHz Device.
- Wi-Fi operating in the 5150 – 5350 MHz band is restricted to indoor in accordance with HKCA 1039.

Note 3: Pursuant to the Telecommunications (Telecommunications Apparatus)(Exemption from Licensing) Order (CAP. 106Z) (the "Exemption Order")

Note 4: Frequency bands assigned for 4G / 5G public mobile services are listed at:
https://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/consumer_focus/guide/general/frequency/index.html