In line with the growing popularity of drones in the country, CAAP has recently released a new memorandum that will regulate the use of Drones, or what the agency considers as an Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles or UAVs.
Under the memorandum, drone users will have to secure any of three required certifications (seen below) from CAAP in order fly their drones.
• Flight crew license with a command instrument training.
• Military qualification equivalent to a license
• Air traffic control license.
As if that’s not hard enough, the new memorandum also mandates that UAV controllers must provide CAAP with a detailed description of the drone and what it will be used for.
On top of that, drone enthusiasts will also have to get a passing score on various exams that will measure their proficiency in operating UAVs, as well has having “at least five hours experience operating UAVs outside controlled airspace”.
But even after complying to all of these tests, certifications and training, UAV controllers still has to adhere with CAAP’s rules and regulations on where they can fly their drones. The memorandum states that UAVs cannot be flown over crowded places and airports, as well as no-fly zones like the Malacanang Palace, the President’s house, and Military base and training camps.
According to CAAP’s Assistant Director General Captain Beda Badiola, the agency will be strict in implementing these new policies on unauthorized use of drones. UAV owners/operators who failed to adhere to the memorandum will be “fined between Php300,000USD 5,112INR 433,380EUR 4,869CNY 37,230 to Php500,000USD 8,520INR 722,300EUR 8,115CNY 62,050 per unauthorized flight depending on the grave of violations.”
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bibbo says:
Sa US nga wala pang clear regulations. Pagkakitaan lang nasa isip ng CAAP
Easy E says:
Any remotely-controlled or autonomous aircraft of any size = drone? Pano na mga researchers?
Ghosthunter says:
CAAP is over-reacting to drones. Except for the large ones that have the capacity to carry heavier payloads like a full DSLR camera, a typical drone pose little danger to anyone.
The requirements are also ridiculous because they are so stringent, you could probably apply as a pilot for an airline once you get your “drone” license.
weryou@ says:
Wut CAAP?!
Yeahright says:
Government agency heads have the distinct ability of making a fool of themselves just to get them on the headlines… Please captain, you’re piloting a ridiculous and useless ship. Try getting on one that will actually serve the purpose of why you are being paid to sit on your quaint captains’ seat in your not so quaint government office.
anokamo says:
Dapat may nagpo-proof read man lang ng articles.
Unang una dapat dinedefine what is CAAP especially sa unang mention nito. I know pede ko naman i-google right? Pero di standard writing kasi eh.
Eto pa: ‘depending on the GRAVE of violations’ baka ‘GRAVITY’? hehe…
Di po ako nagmamarunong ah, just being observant. Peace!
eric jay says:
in short di gusto nang caap na may nagliliparan na drone. sa reqs. pa lang hanep.
testUser says:
ang saranggola ay Remotely Controlled Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle diba? kasama po ba yun dito sa memo na to?
vm says:
there must be a balance between encouraging the use to reap the benefits of new tech and the possibility of accidents/misuse.
I’m generally for drones. The daily traffic report and post glenda surveillance can be made cheaper and more efficiently with drones. Imagine if the ampatuan journalists who were massacred had drone cameras that were controlled by distant operators and live streamed on the net
but there are also dangers like what if it was used to peek inside windows or if one crashed and sparked a fire?
We need to study the regulations and if too onerous or too lax, fix them. If
Easy E says:
Yung Baloon Festival ba ay dumaan sa ganitong requirements? Safety lang YATA ang binantayan nila at yung mga piloto ng mga baloon ay lisensyado ba?
Isa pa, ang mga “tethered unmanned aircraft” kagaya ng mga Saranggola ay hindi naka define sa context na ito.
MrOrange says:
If you read the article, it’s actually stupid. Because basically all radio controlled vehicles are drones. this includes RC Helicopters sold by ToyStores, Toy Kingdom, SM etc. so basically ANY Radio Controlled flying Toy that has a payload to carry a GoPro or smaller camera is a threat? I find this rule stupid. they may not have ever owned a radio controlled toy before.
leeto says:
Nasa mandate ba ng CAAP ang drones? Di naman vehicle ang drone na pwede masakyan ng tao? CAAP should first look at its powers and charter.
blablabla says:
Ayaw lang nila ng drones para hindi makita mag kotong ang mga public official
redentorsumugat says:
gagawa na lng ako ng sarangola or kite at lalagyan ko ito ng remote control na video or camera he he he ano kaya masasabi ng CAAP!
PrTralala says:
Next up: CAAP looking to limit the use of kites in PH
unlicomments says:
Sa CAAP din humihingi ng permit to build two-storey houses around the vicinity of the airport. Sobra sa tagal magprocess-parang may inaantay. Kung di ko pa sinabi na ipapamedia ko sila, hindi pa irerelease permit. What an agency!
Lurker says:
Basa muna bago magcomment para hindi mapahiya.
http://www.caap.gov.ph/index.php/downloads/finish/27-mc-2014/378-mc-21-14-new-provisions-to-pcar-part-11-11-unmanned-aircraft-vehicle-uav
Ses says:
hmmmm another stupid regulations… ganito ba talaga na… hanap ng hanap ng paraan para taasan ang makokolektang pera sa taong bayan? hehehe ganyan kakurakot sa atin talaga no….
Anony Mouse says:
Eto po ba dahilan kaya sinisita kami ng mga guard & titser pag nagpapalipad kami ng paper airplanes sa iskul playgrounds tuwing recess? :((
Jes says:
Nangangarap pa lang ako makabili nito. May regulasyon na pala. :)