Pakistan implements strict drone
policy to ensure airspace safety
Pakistan’s Ministry of Aviation has
introduced new policy guidelines mandating the registration of drone cameras
with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
According to the updated regulations
on the Ministry of Aviation’s website, all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),
commonly known as drones, must be registered under the new “Civil Unmanned
Aircraft Rules, 2024”.
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Current drone owners are required to
apply for registration within four months of the rules taking effect. Those who
acquire drones after the implementation date have a 15-day window to complete
their registration. Each registered UAV will receive a unique alphanumeric
identifier, and applicants must specify their intended use of the drones in the
registration applications.
Furthermore, individuals are limited
to registering no more than three drones within the same category per calendar
year. Drones are categorized based on their maximum take-off weight into four
groups:
Category-I: up to 250 grams
Category-II: more than 250 grams but up to 10 kilograms
Category-III: more than 10 kilograms but up to 25 kilograms
Category-IV: more than 25 kilograms but up to 100 kilograms
These measures aim to enhance the
safety and regulation of Pakistan's airspace.
Source: MM News