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Civil Aviation (Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems) Regulations, 2017
15. Remote piloted aircraft system operating limitations
Edition: 2017-12-22 · In force
15. Remote piloted aircraft system operating limitations
(1)A person shall not operate a remote piloted aircraft system—(a)at above 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL) and within 50 meters of any person, vessel, vehicle or structure which is not under the control of the person in charge of the remote piloted aircraft system;(b)in conditions other than Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC);(c)at night, unless specifically cleared by the Authority on a case by case basis;(d)fitted with cameras or imaging devices at heights or lateral distances where such cameras or imaging devices capture information, pictures or videos extending beyond the prescribed area of approved operation.(2)Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1)(b) above, operations for private and commercial categories of remote piloted aircraft system may be conducted at such higher heights and lateral distances as the Authority may approve.