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Air Legislation
Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (CAD)
Drone Laws in Hong Kong
Civil Aviation Ordinance
(Chapter. 448G) - effective 1st June 2022
Under the order, Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) are regulated under a risk-based approach
1) Weight of the SUA
2) Operational Risk Level
Drone Registration + Labelling
Penalty
If a person commits an offence under the SUA Order, the person
is liable on conviction on indictment to a fine at level 6, i.e. $100,000,
and to imprisonment for two years
Operations
Determine Boundaries
Altitudes and routes
Proximity of manned aircraft
Flight restrictions
Obstacles
Radio interference
Security Measures
Weather Conditions
Insurance
Operations
Pre-flight checks
Emergency Procedures
Permission of property owner
Performance Limitations
Battery Management
Do not fly over populated areas
No rainstorm, tropical cyclone or monsoon signals in force
Restricted Flying Zones
Distance from bystanders
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
Personal Data Privacy
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