Regulatory Situation - Leica BLK2FLY User Manual

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Overview

Regulatory Situation

Regulatory Situation
UAV pilots/operators are responsible to comply with local regulations and
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to obtain necessary approvals from authorities and/or land owners
It is the sole responsibility of the user who operates the aircraft to
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provide for correct operator registration and compliance of the legal regu-
lations for the system at the location of the flight execution.
It is the sole responsibility of the user who operates the aircraft to have
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an appropriate license.
It is the sole responsibility of the user who operates the aircraft to comply
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with all applicable laws.
Leica is not responsible where and when the aircraft is operated. It is the
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sole responsibility of the user.
The cameras installed on the BLK2FLY record images during flight. As
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these images might have privacy implications, the operator is responsible
for checking that they do not violate privacy laws.
The legal use of the following system components must be checked
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before flight execution:
BLK2FLY
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Apple iPad
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Video Transmitter
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Interface for telemetry data
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In order to fly the UAV, pilots/operators may need to register the UAV with
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the local Civil Aviation Authority and may have to comply with Remote ID
requirements and all applicable laws
Leica is strongly recommending to check the following links:
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EASA: EASA - UAV Information Notices
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FAA: https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/
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Transport Canada:
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CAA UK: https://caa.co.uk/drones
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Do not endanger other people or traffic and do not fly over people or
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traffic without a specific authorisation
Do not invade the privacy of people during the flight and avoid flights
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where uninvolved people might feel their privacy invaded
Stay within the operational limitations of the UAV
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https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/drone-safety
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