RULES ENCOMPASS ENTIRE GAMUT OF DRONE OPERATIONS

The new law was developed through the joint efforts of the DCAA, the General Secretariat of The Executive Council and the Supreme Committee for Legislation, said Mohammed Abdullah Ahli (right), Director General of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and CEO of Dubai Air Navigation Services.

“The law outlines the responsibilities of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and other concerned government entities and the regulatory framework for activities related to the use, circulation, registration, manufacturing, import, sale and possession of drones.

It also sets out legislation governing their control systems and airports and specifies the obligations related to drone operations and the use of the emirate’s airspace. The new law also specifies permitted, prohibited, restricted and dangerous areas for drones,” he added.

Ahli said the law is the first step towards creating an aerial infrastructure network for drone systems featuring mini-airports and landing pads throughout the emirate. Mohammad Abdullah Lengawi (below), Executive Director of Aviation Security and Accident Investigation Sector and Head of the ‘Dubai Sky Dome’ Planetarium Team at the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said: “The ‘Dubai Sky Dome’ project, which was approved by The Executive Council, aims to tap into massive potential opportunities for drones systems. Global studies indicate that the drones transport systems market, which consists mainly of delivery of goods, transport of passengers and freight, surveying and imaging, holds considerable promise as an emerging sector.