TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Approval is issued subject to permission on the day based on the airfield's operational state. Final approval shall be obtained by the drone operator prior to flight by calling the Popham Radio Air/Ground Communications Service (AGCS) via telephone on 01256 397733.
• The Operator must be contactable by telephone throughout the flight, please provide a contact number to AGCS if it is different to what is detailed on the approval.
• Where the Approval details specific restrictions, these have been put in place to ensure the safety of our operation and must be complied with.
• The flight is to be conducted in accordance with the Air Navigation Order and you are responsible for avoiding all other aircraft at all times.
• Approval for access to airspace is given on the basis of remaining entirely within the limits of the stated lateral and vertical operating area and no safety assurance against other Unusual Air Activities taking place in the same area is given or implied.
• The Operator must maintain direct, unaided visual contact with the drone at all times, sufficient to monitor its flight path in relation to other aircraft, persons, vehicles, vessels and structures for the purpose of avoiding collisions for which you are exclusively responsible and liable for.
• The Operator shall have the Approval and CAA Permission for Commercial Operation (if required) in their possession at all times during flight.
• The Operator/Flight Assistant shall maintain an exclusive telephone line for AGCS to contact them in the event of an emergency. The drone must be landed immediately if any incident arises or is likely.
• Operators are required to have drone insurance sufficient to cover all aviation risks that may arise.
• The granting of Approval/Permission does not imply exemption from the requirements of the Air Navigation Order or the Rules of the Air Regulations. Applications for flights which require exemption or written permission under the Air Navigation Order must be made to the Civil Aviation Authority.
• Approvals are not valid if any of the details of the operation change (vertical/lateral limits etc). An updated request should be submitted, and further approval received prior to flight.

FLIGHT RESTRICTION ZONE (FRZ)

You must not fly a SUA within the flight restriction zone of a protected aerodrome without obtaining permission. Popham Airfield is a protected aerodrome.

The flight restriction zone is active at all times (H24) and applies to all small, unmanned aircraft of any mass, even small toys.

Having received approval for your request, during AGCS's hours of operation, final permission must be obtained from the Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) on duty.

Outside ATC hours, permission must be obtained from the aerodrome operator. If permission cannot be obtained the flight may not take place.

FLYING DRONES SAFELY AND LEGALLY

When you fly a drone in the UK it is your responsibility to be aware of the rules that are in place to keep everyone safe.

Drone Access Policy (UK only)

The drone pilot must be aware of and comply with the law relating to safe and legal operations, this includes:

• Air Navigation Order 2016
• CAP722A; and
• The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Drone Code.

All drone pilots must:

• Operate only within the area authorised by the airspace owner.
• Make sure that anyone flying under their operator ID is sufficiently competent to undertake the operation safely and legally.
• Make sure that flyers have planned and will carry out flights safely and legally.
• Keep any software on the drone or model aircraft up to date, including any information on airspace restrictions.
• Make sure pilots are aware of any airspace restrictions through GuardianUTM such as www.dronesafetymap.com or Drone Assist Apps (iOS and Android).
• In the case of European Class marked drones or model aircraft, make sure the class mark is not removed.
• Apply the appropriate level of experience, skills, and resources to manage safety risks effectively; the more complex or risky a proposed operation is, the more extensive and detailed the planning and oversight of the proposed operations must be.

Actions:

• Read the aircraft instruction manual carefully.
• Register as an operator (this is a legal requirement for all drones or model aircraft weighing 250g or over; and for all drones or model aircraft with a camera, apart from toys).
• Label their aircraft with their Operator ID.
• Demonstrate competence through training, either through a valid FlyerID or CAA-approved training course through a UK Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE).
• Look after their aircraft to ensure it is in safe working condition to fly.
• Where required, insure the aircraft or make sure the correct insurance cover is held.
• Carefully decide when and where the aircraft will be flown.
• Carefully decide who may fly their aircraft.
• Ensure the remote pilot is competent to carry out the flight safely and legally.
• Plan your flight carefully to minimise risk and reduce the chance of something going wrong.