The guide to Superyacht law - Fourth edition

DRONES The use of drones on and around superyachts has increased dramatically in recent years. The location of the superyacht as to whether it is in international waters or territorial waters as well as the flag of the superyacht determines the laws and regulations a drone operator should comply with. Are there rules that apply to using a drone on a superyacht? • Yes, within the EU, EU Regulation 216/2008 applies to drones with a maximum take-off weight of more than 150kg, lighter drones of less than 150kg are governed by the national aviation authorities of each member state • The Air Navigation Order 2009 is the principle piece of legislation regarding drone use in the UK. It applies to superyachts in UK international waters and to British Red Ensign flagged superyachts in international waters • Since 29 August 2016, new Federal Aviation Administration (the FAA) rules came into force for drone users in the US or on US flagged superyachts in international waters. If the drone is used for commercial purposes, it must be registered with the FAA and the pilot must pass an aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA approved centre. Recreational drones weighing between 0.25kg and 25kg must also be registered and labelled with the registration number

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