Drones restricted! CAD and Police promote Small Unmanned Aircraft Order

To enhance the safety awareness of the public and tourists of small unmanned aircraft (SUA) operations, the Civil Aviation Department (CAD) conducted a joint publicity event with the Police today (December 13) at both sides of Victoria Harbour and in the vicinity of the Peak. By distributing leaflets and displaying promotional banners, members of the public were briefed on relevant requirements under the SUA Order, as well as restricted flying zones (RFZs) in the vicinity of the two spots.

To facilitate the flight demonstration of home-grown aircraft C919 this Saturday (December 16), the CAD will establish a temporary RFZ in and around Victoria Harbour. Flying activities, such as the flying of unmanned aircraft systems (drones and model aircraft), will be restricted. The CAD will announce details of the temporary RFZ on the electronic portal for small unmanned aircraft "eSUA".

Commenced on June 1, 2022, the SUA Order (Cap. 448G) regulates SUA operations under a risk-based approach which takes into account the weight of the SUA and the operational risk level. If a person commits an offense under the SUA Order, the person is liable to a maximum fine of $100,000 and imprisonment for two years upon conviction.