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"Small Drone Order" gazetted on Friday to take effect on June 1 next year, operation requires training and registration

2021-07-14T09:41:48.481Z


The "Small UAV Order", which has been discussed for many years, will be gazetted this Friday (16th) and will take effect on June 1st next year. The new regulatory system adopts a risk-based model and mainly regulates the operation of small drones of 250 grams or less. civil aviation


The "Small UAV Order", which has been discussed for many years, will be gazetted this Friday (16th) and will take effect on June 1st next year.

The new regulatory system adopts a risk-based model and mainly regulates the operation of small drones of 250 grams or less.

The Civil Aviation Department will launch a pilot plan to finalize training outlines and assessment criteria as the basis for approving training institutions. The first certification course will be launched in the middle of this month. The prescription will also launch an electronic platform for small drones to process registration and submit applications. .


The "Small Drone Order" is a subsidiary legislation made under the Civil Aviation Ordinance (Chapter 448) and will be tabled in the Legislative Council next Wednesday (21st).

A spokesperson for the Transport and Housing Bureau pointed out that small drones are generally called "aerial cameras", covering leisure, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and professional applications, such as cable inspection, surveying, three-dimensional map production, search and rescue operations, Aerial photography and photography, drone show, etc.

The risk-based model requires training and assessment

Regulating the operation of small drones will adopt a risk-based model. The operation of small drones with different risks will have corresponding requirements based on the weight and the level of operational risk, including registration and labeling, registration of remote pilots, training and assessment, equipment, Operating regulations, insurance, etc.

Generally speaking, the operation of small drones of 250 grams or less is mainly regulated, and some higher-risk operations must be approved by the Civil Aviation Department in advance.

The use of aerial cameras is increasing day by day, and the Civil Aviation Department stipulates that some areas cannot be used.

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The first certification course will be launched in the middle of this month

The Civil Aviation Department, the Employees Retraining Board, the Vocational Training Council and the Hong Kong Productivity Council have launched a pilot project to finalize the training outline and assessment criteria for small drones, laying the foundation for the approval of training institutions under the new regulatory system.

The first certification course will be launched in the middle of this month to help participants master the new regulatory requirements and enhance situational awareness and safety management skills through flight planning, risk assessment and mitigation measures.

More courses will be launched in the next few months, and alternative and convenient accreditation arrangements will be provided for qualified remote-control drivers.

The Civil Aviation Department will launch an electronic platform for small drones in the first quarter of next year, allowing citizens to register, submit applications and obtain safety information.

The "Small Drone Order" will come into effect on June 1 next year. The provisions have a 6-month grace period. Crimes related to hazardous behavior, restricted flying zones and law enforcement will take effect immediately from the effective date of the "Small Drone Order". To protect aviation and public safety.

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Source: hk1

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