NOTES FOR RECREATIONAL DRONE PILOTS FLYING FOR FUN IN SOUTH AFRICA

Private operation – means the use of an RPA for an individual’s personal and private purposes where there is no commercial outcome, interest or gain;

Restricted visual line-of-sight* – means an operation within 500 m of the remote pilot and below the height of the highest obstacle within 300 m of the RPA, which the remote pilot maintains direct unaided visual contact with the RPA to manage its flight and meet separation and collision avoidance responsibilities;

1. It is the full responsibility of the remote pilot of the RPAS to fly his/her aircraft safely and not endanger the safety of another aircraft, any person, or property.

2. The remote pilot must observe all statutory requirements relating to liability, privacy, and any other laws enforceable by any other authorities.

1. Private operations of RPAS shall be conducted:

• only in R-VLOS

• with a Class 1A or 1B RPA (mass < 7 kg, Impact energy* < 15 kJ)

2. Do not fly RPA:

• Near manned aircraft

• 10 km or closer to an aerodrome (airport, helipad, or airfield)

• In controlled, restricted, or prohibited

3. Do not fly RPA 50m or closer from:

• Any person or group of persons (like sports fields, road races, stadiums, schools, social events, etc.)

• Public road

• Any property without permission from the property owner

4. Only fly RPA in daylight and clear weather conditions