THE Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is advising the general public, especially owners and operators of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that, in keeping with the directive issued on February 26, 2017, all owners and operators must ensure that all flights are conducted according to the specific requirements and standard operating conditions outlined.

The GCAA says it had noted an increase in the operation of drones at nights and during holidays and other festivities and the GCAA was therefore encouraging owners and operators of drones to comply with the following guidelines:
* Do not fly near airports, aircraft or restricted airspaces;
* All UAVs must be flown below 150 metres (492 ft.);
* Do not fly at nights or in low visibility conditions;
* All UAVs should be operated within sight of the operator; and
* All UAVs should be operated at a safe distance of 50 metres (150ft) away from persons and property.
The GCAA continued to call on owners of drones to have those UAVs registered with the Authority before putting same into operation.
Failing to comply with the guidelines and the directive would result in prosecution by the relevant authorities.

Further information and clarification on the use and operation of drones and UAVs can be obtained from the GCAA’s Drones Unit on 227 8111 extension 264.