The Ministry of the Interior announces the extension of the decision to stop drones and light air sports in all its forms
The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of the decision to stop flying operations for owners, practitioners and amateurs of unmanned aircraft, which includes users of unmanned aircraft “drones” and light sports aircraft of various shapes and types, including the practice of air and gliding sports, until further notice, in coordination with the General Authority of Civil Aviation in accordance with the instructions issued She explained that the regulations related to the use of drones in the country and aviation regions are currently being reviewed and amended.
The ministry stressed the need for community members to abide by government instructions represented by the Ministry of Interior and the General Authority of Civil Aviation, in order to preserve the safety of lives, property and the atmosphere as a result of the wrong and unsafe use of this hobby.
She explained that with regard to entities and companies that have work contracts or commercial projects that depend on the use of drones, they must communicate with the General Authority of Civil Aviation to take the necessary exceptions and permits to carry out their work and projects during this period in order to avoid any consequences that affect the timing of these projects.
The Ministry of Interior stressed that anyone who operates any flight operations or engages in any of these activities and does not comply with the instructions issued will expose himself to legal accountability in accordance with Article 176 of Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 regarding the Crimes and Penalties Law, which is punishable by imprisonment for a period of no less than six months and not more than five years, and a fine of no less than 100,000 dirhams, or one of these two penalties for anyone who flies over areas of the state’s territory in violation of the ban issued by the competent authorities, and flying with a drone is considered a flight rule and punishable for attempting to do so imprisonment or a fine.
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