The deputies of the Assembly of the Republic (AR) approved today, by consensus, the legal provision that prohibits the use of

According to the Executive, the law will establish the principles and guidelines for image capture activities by unmanned aerial vehicles in the country.

This is the proposed Law on Aerial Surveys and Cinematography for Civilian Purposes, which establishes the parameters for the use of drones and infringements.

The instrument establishes the need to communicate authorities for manned flights of up to 400 feet (120 meters) and unmanned flights of up to 200 feet (60 meters) within a 5km radius of aerodromes, airports, hospitals, military sites, the Presidency of the Republic and the Presidential Palace.

The law restricts the use of drones in places where public events and gatherings are taking place, except with prior authorization.

Among other things, the following will constitute infringements of the law: aerial surveys and cinematography in national territory without prior authorization from the competent authorities; the drone operator's refusal to provide the images captured or inspection/inspection of the aerial equipment when requested by entities authorized to do so; reproduction and dissemination of aerial images without prior authorization from the competent entity.

indiscriminate use of unmanned flights (drones) for civilian purposes without observing the established limits.

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