The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia has issued thousands of permits for drones in the commercial and entertainment categories, revealed a senior official.
A comprehensive update of the regulations governing a mechanism for operation and registration of drones will be announced soon said GACA spokesperson to Saudi Gazette.
- He warned the violators of 11 major violations, who violates the rules and regulations of using drones and stated the penalties for the violation includes imprisonment for more than 1 year or a fine of 100,000 Saudi Riyals or both.
- The violations include failure of the operator to comply with the registration and operation instructions and operating a drone without permit.
- The GACA is currently working with concerned agencies to find the appropriate mechanism to regulate import and local sale of drones in Saudi Arabia.
- For now drones are using in recreational activities and commercial purposes like surveying, aerial photography, industrial and agricultural inspection and other similar activities.