The Small UAV Order came into force on June 1, 2022, and the six-month grace period for the new regulations will expire on the 30th of this month.
The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Lam Sai-hung, reminded the public at the beginning of the month that the grace period will expire at the end of this month. Violators can be sentenced to up to two years' imprisonment and a fine of 100,000 yuan upon conviction.
In order to let the public know more about the provisions of the new law, the Police and the Civil Aviation Department also conducted publicity activities today (25th) at several drone flight hotspots on both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
In addition to hanging banners to remind citizens that the new law will come into effect, the staff also distributed leaflets to citizens to raise their awareness of flight safety, and reminded citizens to browse the "SUA One Stop" to learn the latest information before flying small drones. flight information, and do not fly small drones in restricted flight areas.
Earlier, Lin Shixiong stated on his blog that according to the regulations, except for the "Class A" small drones (that is, small drones weighing no more than 250 grams, such as the Autel EVO Nano and DJI Mini series) that operate in accordance with relevant regulations, the rest are used Small drones used in various operations and the pilots responsible for operating small drones must be registered with the Civil Aviation Department.
For the operation of heavier small drones (7kg or above), or advanced operations involving higher risks, prior permission from the Civil Aviation Department is required.
And being registered does not mean that you can fly anywhere. All small drones are not allowed to fly in restricted flight areas, unless they are flying within an enclosed area or have obtained prior permission from the Civil Aviation Department. It is recommended that before flying the drone, every Every time, you should go to "SUA One Station" to check the flight map of the drone, so as to grasp the latest version of the location of the restricted flight area and related safety information.
Whether a small drone is used for recreational or commercial purposes, it must comply with the requirements of the Small Drone Order.
The Police and the Civil Aviation Department appeal to the public not to defy the law. The maximum penalty upon conviction is two years' imprisonment and a fine of HK$100,000.
