Use UAVs, camera drones and other drones responsibly
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Under Prime Minister’s Decision No. 18/2020/QĐ-TTg dated 10 June 2020, prohibited and restricted flight zones are established to safeguard national defence, security and flight safety.
Do not conduct flight operations without authorization.
For airports with one runway:
For airports with two or more runways:
A restricted flight zone is an area in which flight operations of unmanned aircraft and other aerial vehicles must comply with the conditions and limits prescribed by law.
This includes the area adjoining the prohibited flight zone of an airport or aerodrome, which is designated as a restricted flight zone under the regulations.
This area extends outward from the boundary of the airport or aerodrome’s prohibited flight zone:
Restricted flight zones also include other areas prescribed by law, such as airspace above 120 m above ground level (excluding prohibited flight zones), crowded areas, border areas and other designated areas.
Flight operations within restricted flight zones must strictly comply with the prescribed conditions, limits and requirements.
To determine exactly which zone your intended flight location falls within, check the official map.
A total of 37 communes and wards in Hà Nội and Bắc Ninh cities and Phú Thọ province have administrative boundaries lying wholly or partly within the prohibited or restricted flight zones associated with Nội Bài International Airport.
08 communes with parts of their administrative areas within prohibited and restricted flight zones:
06 communes with parts of their administrative areas within restricted flight zones:
01 ward whose entire administrative area lies within a prohibited flight zone:
05 communes/wards with parts of their administrative areas within prohibited and restricted flight zones:
05 communes/wards with parts of their administrative areas within restricted flight zones:
05 communes/wards with parts of their administrative areas within prohibited and restricted flight zones:
07 communes/wards with parts of their administrative areas within restricted flight zones:
Identify the exact intended flight location.
Check whether the location falls within:
Do not estimate. Do not guess based on the distance from the airport.
The aircraft must meet the prescribed requirements for registration, standards, technical regulations, operation and use.
Before operation or use, the aircraft must have a valid Registration Certificate or Temporary Registration Certificate as prescribed.
For aircraft with a maximum take-off weight below 0.25 kg:
For aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kg or more:
For aircraft weighing 2 kg or more, flights beyond visual line of sight, or flights following a pre-programmed route through a central controller:
An instrument flight operator licence or an internationally issued qualification or certificate recognized under the regulations is required.
Before flying, check:
Fly in accordance with the authorization granted.
Using UAVs, camera drones or other drones contrary to regulations may result in administrative penalties, criminal liability and liability for damages, depending on the nature, severity and consequences of the conduct.
Under the applicable regulations, certain violations may incur penalties:
For certain violations of requirements concerning registration, conditions, or the location, time, area or coordinates of flight operations, as prescribed.
For aerial filming or photography without permission, as prescribed.
For conducting flight operations that do not comply with the authorization granted.
For failing to comply with orders or instructions from competent authorities managing, directing or supervising flight operations.
For conducting flight operations without a flight permit, as prescribed.
For using unmanned aircraft or ultralight aerial vehicles to obstruct or endanger other aircraft.
The specific penalty is determined by the conduct, nature and severity of the violation and the law applicable at the time of enforcement.
If obstruction of air traffic meets the elements of a criminal offence, the offender may be prosecuted under Article 278 of the Criminal Code — Obstruction of Air Traffic.
The applicable penalty range depends on the nature, severity and consequences of the conduct under the Criminal Code.
If a violation causes damage, the person responsible may be required to pay compensation in accordance with the law.
UAV operations near airports and aerodromes must strictly comply with regulations on prohibited and restricted flight zones and flight safety.
A seemingly small action on the ground can affect an entire flight in the sky.
Flight safety can be affected not only by UAVs, camera drones and other drones, but also by factors such as:
Do not engage in activities that could affect aviation security or flight safety.
If you observe UAVs, camera drones, other drones or activities that may threaten aviation security or flight safety, please promptly notify the competent authorities.
Or contact the nearest police authority.
Do not approach, pursue or interfere with the aircraft on your own.
Thank you.
