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Over 4,000 drone users registered in UAE
Baku, January 29, AZERTAC
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have so far registered 4,100 drone users, a top official said on Saturday, according to Gulf News.
The awareness drive titled ‘You Are Responsible’ was launched last year to educate people about the rules and regulations governing drones.
Drone enthusiasts who flout regulations will be fined Dh50,000 and/or jailed for three years, officials have said.
Major-General Dr Ahmad Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General at the ministry, said the drive would educate drone users and ensure the safety and security of the community.
“As per the rules, drone users are not allowed to operate within the five-kilometre radius of airports, and in crowded residential communities and sporting areas,” Dr Al Raisi said.
