Malaysia

Strictly no drones in closed skies for Independence Day, warns CAAM

Ban to avoid unwanted incidents, says authority’s chief

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 28 Aug 2023 10:05PM

Strictly no drones in closed skies for Independence Day, warns CAAM
The Civil Aviation Authority and police will carry out enforcement actions to monitor any illegal drone operations prior to and on Independence Day. – Pixabay pic, August 28, 203

KUALA LUMPUR – The operation of drones in the closed airspace within the Kuala Lumpur Terminal Control Area (TMA) prior to and on Independence Day is strictly prohibited, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) said.

CAAM chief Datuk Norazman Mahmud said the prohibition was to avoid any unwanted incidents, especially involving the safety and security aspects of the public and the operating aircraft.

“The use of drones without approval may disrupt the airshow and exercise throughout the 66th Independence Day celebration in Putrajaya on August 31.

“Enforcement activities will be carried out by CAAM and the Royal Malaysia Police Drone Unit to monitor any illegal drone operations,” he said in a statement tonight.

He said any aviation activity including the operation of drones that may cause danger to the public or property is subject to Section 4 of the Civil Aviation Act 1969, Regulation 98 and Regulation 140-144, Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 and Civil Aviation Directives. – Bernama, August 28, 2023

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