The Civil Aviation Agency (ACV) has called on all operators and pilots of unmanned aircraft (drones) to comply with the rules and regulations on their use and warns that the self-initiated use of drones in aerial firefighting activities is prohibited.
"The risk of fire has increased significantly in this period, and drone operators and pilots are expressly prohibited from flying drones, near and within the area during firefighting, search and rescue activities and the like, unless they have the approval of the competent emergency services, i.e. if they are not hired for that," ACV announced.
They emphasized that the proper and responsible use of drones, which is regulated by law, is of key importance for the safety and protection of all citizens. Violation of regulations entails sanctions and violations are severely punished.
"If aircraft pilots participating in firefighting spot a drone in the area of their activities, operations can be suspended, which would make it difficult to prevent the spread of fire and increase the risk of damage, which can endanger people's lives and cause damage to buildings/property. The Protection and Rescue Service also owns drones that are used to locate fires, and it is not necessary for other drone operators to participate in these activities, unless they have received approval from the competent services," the ACV said.
They pointed out that the use of drones, which are not engaged, in the area of work of fire-fighting aircraft directly threatens the safety of aircraft and ground resources, engaged in these activities.
"In the zones affected by the fire, visibility is reduced, which makes it impossible for the pilot of the aircraft participating in firefighting to spot the drone and react in time, in order to avoid a collision. We call on all operators and pilots of drones, as well as the media, not to film with drones in zones where an emergency intervention is in progress , so as not to cause suspension or make work more difficult and thus endanger lives and property on the ground. The Civil Aviation Agency thanks you for your understanding and cooperation, which is necessary in order to prevent potential dangers and enable the smooth operation of the protection and rescue services," he concludes. in the ACV statement.
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