There has been a shift in the last year. The drones have become a device that under the misconception toys, have landed in the consumer world as a major gifts stars. In the heat of time and cost reduction in manufacturing, there have been many companies that provide services operating on these aircraft.
It uses, under the current legislation, which is under review until its modernization next spring, is supported by high requirements, requiring operators to demonstrate full knowledge of aviation, pilot areas being one of the It generates most controversial aspects. He is according to what ABC recently, the State Aviation Safety Agency (EFSA), which regulates the sector, will allow the flight of drones in urban areas’ where a security plan is presented, “a measure to be included in updating the regulations.
However, despite the efforts of companies in the sector and government institutions, recreational use is spreading slowly in the population. Purchase euros drone percent is possible in various shopping venues. But those contemplating weight below 25 kg should not be registered in the aircraft register and have airworthiness certificates. For now, there is a legal limbo when to use them as toys. The regulations are clear about the recreational flying: You can not exceed 120 meters, damages are the responsibility of the person who owns it and you can not fly in urban areas, inter alia
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Penalties for misuse
Given the risk that its popularity spread among the population, EFSA has repeatedly insisted that the “reckless use of a drone may have consequences for other people” and can result in fines of up to 225,000 euros. Currently, they are considered aircraft, which are subject to the general rules drafted in Articles 150 and 151 of Law 48/1960 on Air Navigation. Without going any further, during this year they have imposed fines up to 24 amounting to 185,500 euros. Recently, a report to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have requested the need for manned aircraft do not require registration to use, both business and leisure level, according to the specializing “The Verge”.
The working group consists of companies like Google, Amazon and Walmart, which have interests in this area. Its recommendations, given its economic strength, can influence the decisions of regulators, given that this new industry is growing rapidly especially in the private sector. These requests, among others, highlights the existence of drones under 250 grams that by not pose a “substantial threat to human life” would be exempt from registration. The owners of heavier drones should therefore be monitored by regulators, and fill an online form to get a certificate. Even advised the creation of an online course to be passed by users aged over 13 years.
In Spain, the sector companies claim that the measures applied to professional traders will equate to a greater or lesser extent, the field of leisure. The possibility of a fall of the apparatus is higher piloted by remote control, which is one of the reasons why EFSA requested the presentation of a specific license. The Agency notes that the use of a drone flying as a hobby or recreational needs no controller enable, but must meet safety standards. “It may be just as dangerous [when flying in a park, for example]. We are concerned that things are done right. You can not allow the name of the drones staining because there are people that a toy is bought and endanger someone, “says Paul Flowers, responsible for engineering and training Aeromedia Films, firm located in Oleiros (A Coruña).
Controversy with record
“Particularly, I would agree that also regulate a recreational level to license it [the drone] or fly in a flying club to do so safely,” he adds. “The greatest concern of government agencies is to stop the rush to be done in conditions of maximum security.” In the same line points Mara Rodriguez, operator of Air Drone View, located in Badajoz (Extremadura), who believes that should be restricted a little use because the line between professional leisure activity is very thin. “We have been through a filter of requirements and there are people who are hiding behind that is a hobby for certain activities. If he had a record of drones with its serial number would agree. “
“Many people take it as a toy. They are fun, yes, in terms of leisure is great, but you can not control today if a person uses it for recreational purposes, no one guaranteed if the person in question knows the aviation world, that enables you to fly ‘ , adds told ABC. For its part, the director of the Valencian company Drone Spain, Jaime Guillot, believe that any of these toys (“by saying them somehow”) exceeds the weight and fly kilo fifty meters “is a personal risk and even material “.
In his view, they should contemplate some regulation in the category toys. “Regulation we should spend as professionals,” he insists. He says the current situation reminds partly to the boom two decades of mopeds that did not exceed 49 cubic centimeters ago. “They were like juguetillos, but had to meet his registration and insurance.” However, it is not in favor of issuing licenses. “It is simple: ‘Do you want to fly in the leisure? Then go to an area of model airplanes. Do you want to devote to professional level? Sign up ».
Automatic red zones
Other typical cases, which shows the turn is taking this technology. Prosegur, private security firm, has become the first company to be authorized by the Ministry of Development to receive a license issued by EASA that allows you to conduct surveillance drone, although its use is limited to interior areas difficult Access infrastructures or dangerous to the security of the people.
To avoid greater evils, the leading provider of drones in the world, DJI, has recently updated the software that lets you control your appliances to restrict, automatically, flight in certain areas where flying is prohibited by law. Among these areas is Spain. It will be thanks to the geo INCORPORATED leading to detect sensitive areas such as airports, stadiums and embassies. From the website of the Chinese company are detailed in a map with the exact locations where access will be prevented.
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