End. You just got a drone. This offers you new movie adventures. Except that it will not be as simple as it seems. In France, its use is governed by a number of rules that guarantee the safety of people ակա nearby places. Here is a list of things you can not do with a new radio-controlled toy before you soar.
Make sure your seat belt is authorized
The French territory is huge և diverse: shores, plains, mountain ranges … A real playground for any pilot who wants to bring back the beautiful images of his journey. Except that not all of these “spots” are accessible to drones. The General Directorate of Civil Aviation has compiled a list of them in the form of a map, including the restricted zones. Public areas և built-up areas are especially forbidden. Everything is available online through a regularly updated interactive map titled “Géoportail”.
It should not exceed 120 meters above sea level
Although drones can greatly reach the four-digit altitude level, in France it is forbidden to fly your plane from a height of 120 meters. In addition, the user must always have his drone in sight during the flight. A rule that may seem daunting, but is necessary, for example, to protect the device from losing control in the event of strong winds. It should be noted that this maximum height was 150 meters before the introduction of European regulations.
Avoid sensitive people և websites
If there is one thing that is reasonable, it is not to fly over some risky elements. Any sudden loss of control can be catastrophic. The rule also applies to airports, aerodromes, and sensitive areas (nuclear power plants, among others). Any violation of this rule is considered a security breach. You risk 1 to 6 months in prison, a fine of 15,000 to 75,000 euros ում confiscation of your device.
Do not violate privacy
When shooting a video or taking a photo during the flight, the person entering the camera field of the unmanned aerial vehicle must be informed. It is strictly forbidden to shoot private property without the consent of the owner. In general, avoid residential houses. As seen above, any fall from a drone near a crowd can be catastrophic, there are far better images than the aerial view of your neighbor’s house.
Do not fly at night
In France, it is strictly forbidden to fly at night with your drone, even in appropriate clothing (lights ամ lamps). The only exceptions are a few special locations, such as aircraft modeling sites. “Night” is understood here as aviation night, that is, the period that is thirty minutes after sunset and thirty minutes before dawn. What, it will be difficult for you to get beautiful shots with such a lack of brightness!
Source: Le Figaro
