FLYING A DRONE? If your production intends to use a drone to capture aerial shots in the BVI, permission must be granted by Air Safety Support International (ASSI). Applications must be submitted at least 28 days in advance. The application form can be accessed by clicking here: https:/ www.bit.ly/bvidrone
Article 73 of the Order Regulation of small unmanned aircraft
73.—(1) A person must not cause or permit any article or animal (whether or not attached to a parachute) to be dropped from a small unmanned aircraft so as to endanger persons or property. (2) The person in charge of a small, unmanned aircraft may only fly the aircraft if reasonably satisfied that the flight can safely be made. (3) Unless the Governor has granted written permission, the person in charge of a small, unmanned aircraft must maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the aircraft sufficient to monitor its flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and structures for the purpose of avoiding collisions. (4) The person in charge of a small, unmanned aircraft must not fly the aircraft— a) at a height of more than 400 feet above the surface; b) for aerial work; c) within 400 feet of an open-air assembly of more than 400 persons; d) within 150 feet of any person, other than the operator or any person accompanying the operator;
e) within 150 feet of any vehicle, vessel or structure which is not under the control of the person in charge of the small, unmanned aircraft; or f) within the boundary of an aerodrome, except with the permission of the Governor. (5) A small, unmanned aircraft shall be operated in such a manner as to minimise hazards to persons, property or other aircraft. (6) The Governor may require that a person who intends to operate in the Territory a small, unmanned aircraft with a mass of more than 400 grammes, excluding its fuel but including any articles or equipment installed in or attached to the aircraft at the commencement of its flight, must provide the Governor with such information regarding the purpose, scope, location and manner of operation as the Governor may prescribe. To apply for your drone permit email your application to: enquiries@airsafety.aero, bruce.dancey@airsafety.aero, geoffrey. smith@airsafety.aeroand kmenal@bviaa. org.
An approved film permit is required to commence this process, therefore timely submission of the film permit application is strongly recommended.
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