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Drones in the Falklands<\/h1>\n\n\n
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The popularity of drones (also referred to as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), or Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUAs) ) is growing; all around the world, owners are now being advised to pay more attention to safety issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Falkland Islands are a UK Overseas Territory, this means that the\u00a0legislation regarding the use of drones is laid down in Article 73 of the Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013.\u00a0For more information on the AN(OT)O and to access Article 73, please visit the following link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2013\/2870\/article\/73\/made<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People flying these unmanned aircraft should understand that they are subject to aviation rules and should not treat the devices as harmless gadgets or toys. Drones should not be flown within 150 feet of people, vehicles, vessels\u00a0or buildings, and must not be flown within the boundary of airports or airfields. Whilst drones\u00a0are only relatively small in size, they do pose a significant collision risk to other aircraft if they are not flown sensibly. If you are intending on flying your drone you must contact\u00a0 Stanley Airport and Mount Pleasant Airport beforehand using the\u00a0details on this page<\/a>\u00a0before doing so. It is important that all aerial users are aware of drone activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Falkland Islands Civil Aviation Department stresses that users must take personal responsibility when flying unmanned aircraft and abide by the rules. We have also published a number of documents to inform members of the public of the rules and laws concerning drone use within the Falkland Islands. The Information Sheet and Application Form can be found below as well as copies of our leaflets for awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We have an information sheet, and some leaflets to help you to understand the legislation and requirements for SUA\/drone use in the Falkland Islands.\u00a0 Please read the information sheet before making any flights, to ensure that you are flying in accordance with the requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operation of SUA – Information Sheet – June 2025<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
SUA – General Public – Information Leaflet November 2023<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
SUA – Commercial Use – Leaflet – October 2022<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Drone awareness poster<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In the interest of safety, the Civil Aviation Department has issued this Direction.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Direction – SUA Pilots and Operators must call ATS<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Drone operators must call the air traffic units of Mount Pleasant and Stanley airports before launching. See full details in attached Direction.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This has always been a recommendation but there have been too many cases where operators have failed to do so.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If anyone has any questions regarding this change, please contact the Civil Aviation Department in person, by telephone 27300 or by emailing <\/a>civilaviation@sec.gov.fk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have also reproduced our information leaflets in Spanish, but please be aware that these are not the most recent editions, as we have not yet had the new versions translated.  Most of the information is still correct though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUA – General public leaflet – Spanish<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
SUA – Commercial use leaflet – Spanish<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you believe you may need a Permission issued by the Director of Civil Aviation please read the Operation of SUA Information Sheet and complete the SUA Application Form.\u00a0 Please return completed Application Forms to\u00a0civilaviation@sec.gov.fk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operation of SUA – Application Form – June 2025<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Operation of SUA – Information Sheet – June 2025<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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*Please note that there is a charge associated with the issuance of a Permission by the Director of Civil Aviation, this will either be GBP\u00a355.00 per 3-month period or GBP\u00a3158.00 for 12 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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You\u2019ll find our office hours, location, and full contact details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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