The UAE MoI, NCEMA and GCAA have also elaborated a gradual plan of drone operation from November 25, 2020.
New Framework for Unmanned Aerial System Operations
Later in a press conference held at Abu Dhabi Police College and professionally addressed by various officials they expounded on the new framework for drone use. Director of Air Support Department Colonel Jamal Al Hosani said it is crucial to follow the new standards to maintain safety and compliance, as did Engineer Ammar Al Mazrouei from the GCAA.
جانب من المؤتمر الصحفي وتحدث فيه العقيد جمال الحوسني مدير إدارة الدعم الجوي بالإدارة العامة للإسناد الأمني بوزارة الداخلية والمهندس عمار المزروعي مدير إدارة أول التخطيط والمعايير ممثلاً عن الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني حيث تم الإعلان عن رفع الحظر الجزئي المشروط لعودة عمليات… pic.twitter.com/12pI8n6Zwv
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Those intending to use drones within their entities should refer to the UAE Drones mobile app or the official website to get the particulars of the provisions. They are a drone management portal, which starts with commercial and governance users and branches out towards hobby users in subsequent phases;
Critical Success Factors for Operators
Remotely ID’d drones: all drones have to incorporate a remote identification broadcast system into it.
The non-equipped drones captured that they can implement tracking devices offered by Etisalat.
The operations permit can be obtained by companies, government institutions and research through the use of the UAE Drones application.
It is imperative to report any related event with the use of drone through the platform containing the “Incident Report”.
Supporting National Goals
This initiative supports the UAE ‘We the Emirates 2031’ and Centennial 2071 vision and demonstrates the country’s ability to transition to artificial intelligence responsibly.
For Assistance:
- Registration: drones@gcaa.gov.ae
- Airspace Permissions: airspaceapprovals@gcaa.gov.ae
- Technical Support: UAEDrones@eand.com
- General Enquiries: 02 8140404
Pioneering Drone Integration
The approach resembles the UAE since it takes leading position in the constant pursuit of advancement in the sphere while prioritizing safety. The resumed operations bring about more efficient use of drone in various fields while promulgating regulatory stability and stringency in airspace management.
