Imprisonment and a fine for violators

The Ministry of the Interior extends the decision to stop “drones” and light air sports

The Ministry of the Interior is reviewing regulations related to the use of “drones” and flight areas.

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The Ministry of Interior announced the extension of the decision to stop flying operations for owners, practitioners and amateurs of drones, 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 for Civil Aviation, according to the statement. The instructions issued, explaining 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 stressed that whoever operates any flight operations or engages in any of these activities, and does not adhere to 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 For a period of six months and not more than five years, and a fine of not less than 100,000 dirhams, or one of these two penalties, whoever 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 is punished for attempting to That is imprisonment or a fine.

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