In Montenegro, 266 unregistered drone operators have been registered, but the number of drones in use is significantly higher, as reported by the Civil Aviation Agency.
In order to regulate as many drones as possible, the Agency has launched an educational campaign on safe drone management this year.
"The agency, through the conduct of this campaign, insists on following up the regulatory frameworks of civil aviation by drone operators, so as not to endanger the safety of air traffic, but also endangering people and property on the ground," the statement states.
The Agency says that drones experience a real expansion, not just for recording from the air, but are also very useful in monitoring the infrastructure, forestry, agricultural, road traffic, and the like.
"It is important that all those who operate drones adhere to certain rules in order to avoid unwanted events such as crashing with other aircraft or their falling to the ground, which can endanger people's lives and property," they said.
They add that they have signed an agreement with the Police Administration to combat the illegal use of drones, thus making it easier, in joint activities, to perform more effective surveillance measures of drones.
The Agency stressed that all operators whose drones weigh more than half a kilogram, with a flying range of more than 15 meters and a height over ten meters, should be registered with the Agency, which is free of charge.
They explained that the approval of the agency to perform drone operations is only needed when it comes to drones of higher weight and if it is flying closer to urban environments or people's gatherings.
"It is absolutely forbidden to fly at night near the airport, as well as ejecting objects from the drone during flight, it must be within the field of vision of the operator at all times and up to 500 meters distance horizontally and up to 150 meters above ground or water," reminded the Agency.
Drones, as they add, must not approach a gathering at less than 150 meters and a distance of fewer than 30 meters from people, animals, objects, vehicles, vessels, other aircraft, roads, railways, power lines and similar facilities.
In the case of the illegal use of drones, there is the possibility of financial penalties and the initiation of court proceedings due to endangering the public order.
The Agency said that to combat the illegal use of drones, they cooperate with other state authorities and institutions.
"We want through this cooperation, but also the current educational campaign, to further emphasize the importance of safe drones management, without limiting the potential for progress and innovation in this growing industry," they concluded.
Text by MINA News, on June 10th, 2019, read more at Vijesti
