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22/07/2015
CAA Releases Warning For Drone Pilots
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has released a warning on the safe use of drone hobby aircraft.
The launch of the 'Dronecode' by the CAA in conjunction with NATS and pilots union, BALPA, is due to a number of increased 'near miss' incidents involving domestic air traffic.
The CAA has said drone pilots could face prosecution by putting the safety of other aircraft at risk.
Tim Johnson said: "Drone users must understand that when taking to the skies they are entering one of the busiest areas of airspace in the world - a complex system that brings together all manner of aircraft including passenger aeroplanes, military jets, helicopters, gliders, light aircraft and now drones.
"When doing so, they must be aware of the rules and regulations for flying drones that are designed to keep all air users safe."
The safety guidelines of the 'Dronecode' include:
• Keep your drone within your line of sight and at a maximum height of 400ft high.
• Always fly your drone away from aircraft, helicopters, airports and airfields.
• Use common sense and fly safely.
The CAA has also welcomed moves by drone manufacturers to build in 'geo-fencing' capabilities into their products.
'Geo-fencing' prohibits drones from being flown into pre-programmed geographical areas, such as airport control zones. It can also set a limit on how high a device can fly.
(LM)
The launch of the 'Dronecode' by the CAA in conjunction with NATS and pilots union, BALPA, is due to a number of increased 'near miss' incidents involving domestic air traffic.
The CAA has said drone pilots could face prosecution by putting the safety of other aircraft at risk.
Tim Johnson said: "Drone users must understand that when taking to the skies they are entering one of the busiest areas of airspace in the world - a complex system that brings together all manner of aircraft including passenger aeroplanes, military jets, helicopters, gliders, light aircraft and now drones.
"When doing so, they must be aware of the rules and regulations for flying drones that are designed to keep all air users safe."
The safety guidelines of the 'Dronecode' include:
• Keep your drone within your line of sight and at a maximum height of 400ft high.
• Always fly your drone away from aircraft, helicopters, airports and airfields.
• Use common sense and fly safely.
The CAA has also welcomed moves by drone manufacturers to build in 'geo-fencing' capabilities into their products.
'Geo-fencing' prohibits drones from being flown into pre-programmed geographical areas, such as airport control zones. It can also set a limit on how high a device can fly.
(LM)
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