such extent as to be unable to operate the unmanned aircraft in a safe and proper manner.
(2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—
- (a) for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and
- (b) for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.
(3) In a prosecution for an offence under paragraph (2), it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that the person charged with the offence intended to commit the offence.
Reporting of accidents
6.—(1) A UA pilot who operates an unmanned aircraft for any purpose must notify the Authority by the quickest available means upon becoming aware of an accident associated with the operation of the unmanned aircraft resulting in serious injury to the UA pilot, serious injury to or the death of any other person, or damage to any property.
(2) A person who contravenes paragraph (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction—
- (a) for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; and
- (b) for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000.
Division 2—Aviation safety instruments
Operation of unmanned aircraft having total mass exceeding 25 kg
7. A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft that has a total mass exceeding 25 kg for any purpose except under the authority of and in accordance with—
