- (a) a UA operator permit that is in force and that authorises the person to operate the unmanned aircraft type corresponding to that unmanned aircraft and for the purpose specified in that permit; and
- (b) a Class 1 activity permit for flying the unmanned aircraft type corresponding to that unmanned aircraft.
Illustrations
(a) A person who intends to fly an unmanned aircraft outdoors in connection with advertising, farming or other agricultural activity, a survey or an inspection of any site or building, or to carry out surveillance or a search and rescue operation, or to deliver anything in the course of business, will need to apply for a UA operator permit and a Class 1 activity permit.
(b) A person who intends to fly an unmanned aircraft outdoors in connection with conducting training on the use or operation of unmanned aircraft will need to apply for a UA operator permit and a Class 1 activity permit, unless the person is operating the unmanned aircraft for the purpose of providing training or instruction by a UATO that has employed or engaged the person to provide the training or instruction.
Penalties
10.—(1) A person who contravenes regulation 7, 8(1), (2) or (3) or 9 shall be guilty of an offence under section 4(3) of the Act.
(2) In a prosecution for an offence under paragraph (1), it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove that the person charged with the offence intended to commit the offence.
Division 3—UA operator permit
Application for or to renew UA operator permit
11.—(1) An application for or to renew a UA operator permit must be made to the Authority in accordance with this regulation.
(2) An application for a UA operator permit must—
- (a) be made in the form and manner required by the Authority;
- (b) be accompanied by the relevant fee specified in the Second Schedule; and
