New Regulations a Win for Hobby Drone Pilots
Drones were made legal for the first time in South Africa from 1 July 2015 and it is actually a big win for hobby drone users!
Under the new Regulations Hobby Drone Pilots:
- Do not need an RPL (Remote Pilots Licence).
- Do not need to register their RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) aircraft.
- Do not need an aviation medical.
- Can fly RPAS up to 7kg weight.
- Can fly up to the height of the highest object in 300m of the drone (up to a max of 400 feet).
- Can fly up to 500m away from the pilot, while maintaining direct line of sight (RVLOS).
- Need to keep more than 50m from people.
- Need to keep more than 50m from roads.
- Need to keep more than 50m from buildings.
- Need to keep more than 10km from airports.
- May only fly RPAS in daylight and clear weather conditions.
- May not fly in No Fly Zones.
- May not fly on any property without permission from the property owner
INFORMATION FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS CLICK HERE
OPERATING DRONES COMMERCIALLY CLICK HERE
No part of this website should be taken as legal advice!