ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2017
11. General obligation of a remote piloted aircraft system owner or operator
Edition: 2017-12-22 · In force
11. General obligation of a remote piloted aircraft system owner or operator
(1)The remote piloted aircraft system owner or operator shall—(a)be responsible for the safe conduct of its operations;(b)comply with all requirements established by the Authority regarding its operation;(c)be responsible for contracted services from providers including communications service providers, as necessary, to carry out its operations;(d)responsible for operational control of the aircraft; and(e)ensure that it is registered in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations.(2)Unless otherwise specified by the Authority the request for authorization for operation of the remote piloted aircraft system shall include the following—(a)name and contact information of the operator;(b)remote piloted aircraft system characteristics (type of aircraft, maximum certificated take-off mass, number of engines and wing span);(c)copy of certificate of registration;(d)aircraft identification to be used in radiotelephony, if applicable;(e)copy of the certificate of airworthiness;(f)copy of the remote piloted aircraft system operator certificate;(g)copy of the remote pilot(s) licence;(h)copy of the aircraft radio station licence, if applicable;(i)description of the intended operation, to include type of operation or purpose), flight rules, visual line-of-sight (V1oS) operation if applicable, date of intended flight(s), point of departure, destination, cruising speed(s), cruising level(s), route to be followed, duration or frequency of flight;(j)take-off and landing requirements;(k)remote piloted aircraft system performance characteristics, including—(ii)typical and maximum climb rates;(iii)typical and maximum descent rates;(iv)typical and maximum turn rates;(v)other relevant performance data including limitations regarding wind, icing and precipitation; and(vi)maximum aircraft endurance;(l)communications, navigation and surveillance capabilities;(m)aeronautical safety communications frequencies equipment, including—(i)ATC communications, including any alternate means of communication;(ii)command and control links (C2) including performance parameters and designated operational coverage area;(iii)communications between remote pilot and Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA);(iv)Remote Piloted Aircraft observer, if applicable;(v)navigation equipment; and(vi)surveillance equipment, including SSR transponder and Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B);(n)detect and avoid capabilities;(o)emergency procedures, including—(i)communications failure with Air Traffic Control (ATC);(iii)remote pilot or remote piloted aircraft observer communications failure, if applicable;(iv)number and location of remote pilot stations as well as handover procedures between remote pilot stations, if applicable;(v)document attesting noise certification, if applicable;(vi)confirmation of compliance with the Civil Aviation (Security) Regulations;(vii)payload information or description; and(viii)proof of adequate insurance coverage.(3)Where documents identified in paragraph (2) above are issued in a language other than English, the remote piloted aircraft system operator shall ensure that an English translation is included.(4)A remote piloted aircraft system shall meet the performance and equipment carriage requirements for the specific airspace in which the flight is to operate.(5)Any person who contravenes the provisions of paragraphs (1)(b) or (2) of this regulation commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding one million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to both.