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