The General Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, has launched an outreach campaign concerning 'light air sports'. The campaign will be held in association with the Air Support Department at the Directorate-General of Security Support, the General-Secretariat of the Office of H.H. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and will last for two weeks.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of GCAA, said that the authority has enacted a federal legislation regarding the use of drones. The legislation stipulates the need for drone operators to adhere to national drone piloting requirements and defines related prohibited activities, especially given the wide range of people who use these systems who often lack the necessary experience and information. The GCAA has given special attention to enhance the public’s knowledge and understanding of the requirements, legislation and best practices related to the use of drones within the UAE.

Al Suwaidi noted that, "The GCAA has issued a guide for safe drone use, in addition to a set of signs that indicate that the use of drones is prohibited in specific areas."

Colonel Saeed Al Khajah, Director of Air Support Department, emphasised the keenness of the MoI to collaborate and coordinate with national institutions in order to provide security and safety for citizens and residents. He also said that the MoI will take legal action against anyone who violates the terms, permissions and regulations of light air sports practice.

He said, "Violation of the terms, permissions and regulations of light air sports practice may compromise the security and safety of society, the safety of installations and the state’s private and public properties, and may constitute a violation of people’s privacy," and called for light air sports and remote control fans to adhere to aviation safety and security requirements.

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