Statutory Instrument 271 of 2018.

Civil Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) Regulations, 2018 S.I. 271 of 2018 [CAP. 13:16
Civil Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) Regulations, 2018

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Application.

PART II
REGISTRATION
4. Application for remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval.
5. Application for remotely piloted aircraft registration.
6. Registration eligibility.
7. Temporary importation of remotely piloted aircraft.

PART III
PERSONNEL LICENCING
8. Remote pilot licencing.
9. Requirements for the issue of a remotely piloted licence.
10. Theoretical knowledge examination.
11. Flight training.
12. Practical skills test.
13. Licence renewal.
14. Pilot logbook.

PART IV
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OPERATOR CERTIFICATE

Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette dated the 14th December, 2018. 15. Operator certificate requirements.
Printed by the Government Printer, Harare.

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Section (b) without approved supplemental design specifications

(i) RPA 20Kgs and below USD 30
16. Application for remotely piloted aircraft system operator (ii) RPA above 20 Kgs USD 50
certificate. Weight and balance
17. Remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate not Approval of weight schedule—below 20Kgs USD 5
transferable. —above 20Kg USD 10
Authorisations/for use of specific Avionics Equipment (TCAS,GPWS)
18. Amendment of remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate. TCAS USD50
19. Duplicate remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate. GPWS USD50
20. Power of Authority to suspend, vary, cancel or refuse to renew a
remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate. Local AMO/ROC Audits (scheduled) payable per hour USD50
F PUBLICATIONS
21. Duties of holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator Syllabus for RPA pilots licence including instrument rating USD10
certificate. Syllabus for AMT USD10
22. Operations manual. Syllabus for pilot Instructor USD10
23. Documentation and records. Syllabus for the Radio Telephony Operator Licence USD10
Personal Flying Logbook pilot USD25
24. Safety management. (a) Engine Logbook USD25
25. Security. (b) Airframe logbook USD25
26. Surveillance, safety and security audits and inspections. (c) Propeller Logbook USD25
(d) Airworthiness Notices Replacement USD25
27. Register of operator certificates. (e) Cover for technical log sheets USD5
28. Insurance. (f) Cover for airworthiness notices USD10
AMT maintenance engineers logbooks USD25
PART V G TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR USD50
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS H Foreign Operator’s Permit
(a) RPA above 20 Kgs USD200
29. Weather conditions.
(b) RPA below 20Kgs USD150
30. Landing on roads. For all inspections outside Zimbabwe Organisation to pay Airfares,
and inspectors per diem at USD350 per day
31. Controlled airspace.
For local audits outside Harare ATO to pay travel plus the Airfares,
32. Releasing object or substance. ground transport, accommodation and inspectors per diem at USD
100 per day
33. Dangerous goods.
34. Accidents and incidents.
35. Consumption of alcohol.
36. Remotely piloted aircraft system C2 datalink operational
requirements.
37. Remotely piloted aircraft system safety.
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E REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION Section

Application Fee USD50
38. Precautions and safety considerations.
Inspection Fee for:—
Maintaining RPA not exceeding 20kg USD200 39. General restrictions.
Maintaining aircraft above 20 kg USD500 40. Beyond visual line of sight.
For satellite AMO station outside Harare or maintenance USD150
41. Night operations.
(Note : AMO to pay travel hotel, plus per diem of Inspector)
Approval of Maintenance Organisation Exposition USD50 42. Operations in the vicinity of people.
For approval of Maintenance Organisation Exposition amendments USD5 43. Operations in the vicinity of property, structures and building.
per text page
Approval of one-off maintenance away from base- RPA below 5700kg USD200 44. Operations in the vicinity of aerodromes and public roads.
RPA above 5700kg USD100 45. Radio communications requirements.
Extension to the Capability list (i) RPA below 20kgs USD50
(ii) RPA from 20kgs and above USD100 46. Pre-flight preparation.
Approval and assessment of maintenance control manual/reliability USD25 47. Duties of remote pilot.
manual/maintenance schedules and maintenance documents
For issue/renewal of AMO approval Stand Alone Workshops USD300
48. Flight operations.
(repairing & overhauling aircraft components only). 49. Right of way.
For issue/renewal of Aviation Associations Approvals USD200
50. Use of time.
For issue of Zimbabwe AMO to foreign RPA maintenance organizations
Application Fee USD50 51. Flight folio.
Maintaining RPA not exceeding 20Kgs USD400 52. Power reserves.
Maintaining RPA above 20Kgs USD600
53. First aid kits.
Approval of Maintenance Organization Exposition USD100
Approval of Maintenance Organisation Exposition amendments US20 54. Hand-held fire extinguishers.
Extension to the capability list USD30 55. Offence.
Approval and assessment of maintenance control manual/reliability USD100
manual/maintenance schedules
PART VI
For Issue/Renewal of Letter of approval
For RPA not exceeding 20Kgs USD30 MAINTENANCE
For RPA above 20Kgs USD50 56. Continued system maintenance.
For issue of export Letter of approval
For RPA not exceeding 20Kgs USD100
57. Remotely piloted aircraft system maintenance.
For RPA above 20Kgs USD200 58. Requirements for issuance or renewal of a remotely piloted aircraft
For approval of aircraft modifications,Major Alterations and maintenance technician authorisation.
Repairs
59. Remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician authorisation
(a) with approved supplemental design specifications
(i) RPA 20Kgs and below USD20
logbook.
(ii) RPA above 20 Kgs USD30

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PART VII For examinations provided by the CAAZ in respect of any flight engineer
licence or rating per subject
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) at base USD15
Section (b) outstation USD20
60. Appeals. For renewal of a AMT Authorisation USD25
61. Private operations. C APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
Application for an ATO USD300
62. Grouping and classification.
For renewal of ATO Certificate USD 300
63. Authority may directives. Approval for satellite training location within Zimbabwe USD100
64. Additional offences. Foreign ATO Audits/Inspections USD 150
Local ATO Audits USD50
65. Software validation.
D ROC
66. Altimeter. Application/AOC Initial Certification Process USD2000
67. Suspension of remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval. Issue/Renewal of an AOC
(a) for aircraft above 20KgS USD300
68. Accessory equipment.
(b) for all other aircraft below 20Kgs USD100
69. Reporting of failures, malfunctions and defects of remotely piloted For amendment to an air ROC USD 100
aircraft. Approval of operations manual USD 100
FIRST SCHEDULE: Specifications. ROC operations manual amendment USD5 per
text page
SECOND SCHEDULE: Fees.
AIRWORTHINESS
IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Transport and RPA Registration
Infrastructural Development in consultation with the Board has, in The following fees shall be payable upon application
terms of section 79(1) of the Civil Aviation Act [Chapter 13:16], Registration
approved the following regulations:— (i) Multi-rotor above 20 Kgs USD50
(ii) Multi rotor below 20 Kgs USD30
(iii) Aeroplane above 20 Kgs USD40
PART I (iv) Aeroplane below 20 Kgs USD20
PRELIMINARY Amendments of certificate of registration USD20
Title Replacement of certificate of registration USD20
Cancellation of certificate of registration
1. These regulations may be cited as the Civil Aviation (Remotely RPA above 20 Kgs USD 60
Piloted Aircraft) Regulations, 2018. RPA below 20 Kgs USD 30
Administration fee for lifting of grounded aircraft
Interpretation RPA above 20 Kgs USD50
RPA below 20 Kgs USD40
2. In these regulations—
Specialised registration markings (fee will be added on to the normal USD100
“beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS)” means an operation fee for the particular category).
in which the remote pilot cannot maintain direct unaided
visual contact with the remotely piloted aircraft to

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For Validation of RPL for Zimbabwean citizens only: manage its flight and to meet separation and collision
Commercial pilot license USD40 avoidance responsibilities visually;
AMT USD40 “class 1 medical certificate” means a medical certificate issued in
RPA Pilot Instructors rating USD 50 terms the Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing Regulations;
Verification of documents USD20
“class 2 medical certificate” means a medical certificate
For Validation/Conversion of RPL for non-citizens issued in terms of the Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing
Commercial pilot license USD100 Regulations;
AMT USD100
“class 3 medical certificate” means a medical certificate
RPA pilot Instructors rating USD120
issued in terms of the Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing
Verification of documents USD50
Regulations;
For examinations provided by the CAAZ in respect of any RPL per subject “class 4 medical certificate” means a certificate obtained
Remote Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) USD10
by filling out a self-declaration form with any medical
Remote Pilot Licence (Helicopter) USD 15
practitioner registered in terms of the Health Professions
Act [Chapter 27:19];
Remote Pilot Licence (Multirotor) USD25
Instructors/Examiners USD40 “C2 data link” include the elements of the command and control
Radio Oral USD25 function that provide the interface between the remotely
Radio Practical USD25 piloted aircraft and the ground control station for the
Oral Examination: Instructors/Examiner USD25
purposes of commanding and controlling the flight;
FOREIGN Training Simulator Approval without ATO being Inspection “extended visual line-of-sight(E-VLOS)” means an operation
approved fee USD200 below 400 feet above ground level in which an observer,
Flight Test (outside Zimbabwe)-check rides maintains direct and unaided visual contact with the
- Aeroplane USD 150/ remotely piloted aircraft at a distance not exceeding
candidate 1000 m from the remote pilot, in order to facilitate
USD 200/
- multi Rotor separation and collision avoidance requirements;
candidate
Flight Test conducted by (CAAZ Inspector) in Zimbabwe “ground station” means the station at which the remote pilot
(a) Aircraft below 5700kg manages the flight of the remotely piloted aircraft;
-Aeroplane USD100/ “model aircraft” means an unmanned aircraft capable of
candidate sustained flight and used exclusively for air display,
- multi Rotor USD 150/ recreation, sport or competition, and not for hire or reward;
candidate
“observer” means a person designated by the operator who,
B AMT AUTHORISATION
by visual observation of the remotely piloted aircraft,
For issuing and/or re-issuing a AMT authorisation USD50 assists the remote pilot in the safe conduct of the flight;
For issuing and/or re-issuing of a rating that will be reflected
on AMT authorisation
“operator” means an owner or possessor of a remotely piloted
aircraft;
(a) Flight engineer instructor rating USD40
(b) A type rating USD20 per “payload” means all the elements of a remotely piloted aircraft
rating system that are carried for the purpose of fulfilling specific
mission objectives but are not necessary for flight purposes;
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“private operation” means the use of a remotely piloted aircraft FIRST SCHEDULE (Specifications) (Section 62)
for an individual’s personal and private purposes where
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION TABLE
there is no commercial outcome, interest or gain;
“remote pilot” means the person who manipulates the flight Class MTOM (kg) Document issued by CAAZ
controls or manages the flight command instructions of after registration
a remotely piloted aircraft during flight time; Class 1 Below 2 kg Approval Letter
“remotely piloted aircraft” means an unmanned aircraft which Class 2 2–7 kg Certificate of Registration
is piloted from a ground station;
Class 3 7–20 kg Certificate of Registration
“remotely piloted aircraft system” means a set of configurable Class 4 20–70 kg Certificate of Registration
elements consisting of a remotely piloted aircraft, its Class 5 70–150 kg Certificate of Registration
associated ground station, the required command and Class 6 Below 150 kg Certificate of Registration
control links and any other system elements as may be
Class 7 Larger than 150 kg Certificate of Registration
required at any point during flight operation;
Class 8 Reserved
“restricted visual line-of-sight” means an operation within 500 m of
the remote pilot and below the height of the highest obstacle H - means height above the surface
within 300 m of the remotely piloted aircraft, in which the Ek= 1/2*Mass *(1.4vmax)2
remote pilot maintains direct unaided visual contact with No alterations of a logbook shall be made once it is signed off by a designated
the remote piloted aircraft to manage its flight and meet person.
separation and collision avoidance responsibilities;
“visual line-of-sight” means an operation below 400 feet SECOND SCHEDULE (Sections 5, 8, 16, 18, 58)
above ground level in which the remote crew maintains FEES
direct visual contact with the aircraft at a distance not A PERSONNEL LICENCES, EXAMINATIONS AND TRAINING
exceeding 500 m, to manage its flight and meet separation
For issue/Re-isue/Renewal of remotely piloted aircraft system [RPAs]:
and collision avoidance responsibilities.
RPL issue and renewal USD50
Application Radio License USD60
3. These regulations shall apply to civil remotely piloted aircraft. Ground Instructor Licence USD60
Licence cover USD38
PART II Urgent processing fee USD100
Exemption Application Fee USD100
REGISTRATION
Letter of confirmation of results/qualification/experience USD40
Application for remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval RPA Instructor rating USD100
4. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be registered in Zimbabwe, RPA Instrument rating USD20
unless such remotely piloted aircraft has been issued with a letter of RPA Type ratings USD20, per
approval by the Authority. rating
Verification of Zimbabwean licence to foreign CAAs USD30
(2) An application for the issuing or renewal of a letter
of approval shall be made to the Authority in writing and shall be Night Ratings USD20
accompanied by an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule. Designated Examiner’s rating USD100

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ingestion, fuel leakage and premature change of (3) An application referred to in subsection (2) shall be
propulsion units; accompanied by either—
(b) remotely piloted aircraft component that causes (a) documentation regarding the standard to which the
accumulation or circulation of smoke, vapour, toxic or remotely piloted aircraft was designed; or
non-toxic fumes in any compartment; (b) documentation that demonstrates a level of safety
(c) brake system components failure that result in loss of acceptable to the Authority.
brake actuating force when the remotely piloted aircraft (4) Upon receipt of the application referred to in subsection
is in motion on the ground; (2), the Authority shall within 30 days by notice in writing to the
(d) remotely piloted aircraft structure that requires major applicant —
repair; cracks, permanent deformation, or corrosion of (a) approve the application; or
aircraft structure, if they are more than the maximum
acceptable to the manufacturer or the Authority; (b) reject the application.
(e) remotely piloted aircraft components or systems (5) A remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval shall be valid
malfunctions that result in taking emergency actions for a period of twelve months upon first application, then a period
during flight; of three years thereafter.
(f) each interruption to a flight caused by known or suspected (6) An application made in terms of these regulations shall
technical difficulties or malfunctions; be in English language.
(g) abnormal vibration or buffeting caused by a structural Application for remotely piloted aircraft registration
or system malfunction, defects, or failure; and a failure
or malfunction of more than one attitude, airspeed, or 5. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated within
altitude instrument during a given operation of the Zimbabwe, unless it has been registered by the Authority.
aircraft. (2) An application for the issuing of a registration certificate
shall be made to the Authority in writing and shall be accompanied
by an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule.
(3) An application referred to in subsection (2) shall be
accompanied by the following—
(a) a remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval issued by
the Authority in terms of section 4;
(b) documents relating to ownership, hire, lease or
partnership of the remotely piloted aircraft, either local
or foreign;
(c) specifications relating to the remotely piloted aircraft;
(d) airworthiness history review of the remotely piloted
aircraft, where necessary.
(4) In addition to the requirements in subsection (3), the
Authority shall—
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(a) carry out a physical inspection of the remotely piloted Altimeter

aircraft system, its maintenance and operational history. 66. A remotely piloted aircraft shall be equipped with an altimetry
(b) vet remotely piloted aircraft owner or operator. system or equivalent that is capable of displaying to the operator on
(5) Upon receipt of the application referred to in subsection the remotely piloted aircraft system, the altitude and height of the
(2), the Authority shall within 30 days by notice in writing to the remotely piloted aircraft above ground level;
applicant— Suspension of remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval
(a) approve the application; or
67. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval may be
(b) reject the application. suspended if the remotely piloted aircraft is in an unairworthy condition
(6) Subject to subsection (5)(a), the Authority shall issue the until restored to an airworthy condition.
applicant with a certificate of registration and a registration mark. (2) When a remotely piloted aircraft has been damaged, the
(7) The format of the national registration mark designated Authority shall establish whether the damage may render the remotely
for use on remotely piloted aircraft shall be as prescribed in the piloted aircraft unairworthy.
Implementing Standards for Registration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
Accessory equipment
(8) Where a holder of a certificate of registration transfers
to another person ownership of the remotely piloted aircraft, such 68. All accessory equipment mounted on a remotely piloted
prospective owner shall, within 30 days, apply to the Authority for aircraft shall—
change of ownership and such application shall be accompanied by (a) be approved in the design specifications and manufacturer
an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule. requirements;
(9) The Authority shall maintain a register of all remotely (b) be approved by the Authority after evaluation of a
piloted aircraft registered in terms of this section. technical request for any accessories not covered in
(10) Where the operator fraudulently registers a remotely the original design, specification and manufacturer
piloted aircraft, the Authority shall, by notice in writing to the operator documents.
cancel the registration.
Reporting of failures, malfunctions and defects of remotely piloted
(11) Any person who contravenes this section shall be guilty aircraft
of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 14 or to an
imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 years or to both such 69. (1)An operator of a remotely piloted aircraft—
fine and such imprisonment. (a) of 20 kgs and above maximum take-off weight; or
Registration eligibility (b) below 20 kgs with any serious incidents or accidents;
6. (1) The following persons shall be eligible to register a shall within 24 hours, report to the Authority any failures, malfunctions,
remotely piloted aircraft in Zimbabwe— or defects in flight.
(a) a Zimbabwean citizen or permanent resident of (2) The failures, malfunctions or defects in flight referred to
Zimbabwe; or in subsection (1)(a) may be caused by the following—
(b) companies, organisations, associations, partnerships (a) fire to the propulsion system, any shut down, flameout
or institutions whose principal place of business is in or seizure, internal or external to the propulsion system,
Zimbabwe. over speed, propeller feathering, foreign object damage

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may appeal against the decision, proposal or action in terms of section (2) A remotely piloted aircraft shall not be eligible for
78 of the Act. registration in Zimbabwe if—
(a) it is registered outside Zimbabwe; or
Private operations
(b) such remotely piloted aircraft is owned by a person not
61. Private operations of a remotely piloted aircraft shall be qualified in terms of subsection (1);
conducted only in restricted visual line-of-sight and visual line-of-
(c) such registration would be detrimental to the public interest.
sight.
Temporary importation of remotely piloted aircrafts
Grouping and classification
7. (1) No person may temporarily import a remotely piloted
62. Remotely piloted aircraft shall be grouped in accordance aircraft for the purposes of private, corporate, non-profit operations
with the classifications as prescribed in the First Schedule. or commercial use unless that person—
Authority may give directives (a) applies for a pre-clearance approval to the Authority at
least 30 days before the day of the temporary importation,
63. The Authority may, from time to time, issue directives which
stating the following information—
are necessary for safe and secure operation of remotely piloted aircraft.
(i) full name and address of owner or operator of the
Additional offences remotely piloted aircraft;
64. (1)No person shall sell a remotely piloted aircraft within (ii) country where the remotely piloted aircraft is
Zimbabwe unless he or she has, by way of a packaging label, or in registered and its use;
the case of a resale, by way of written notification, notified the buyer (iii) model, serial number and manufacturer of RPA;
of the requirements prescribed by the Authority. (iv) weight of the remotely piloted aircraft;
(2) No remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician (v) specifications of the remotely piloted aircraft;
authorisation holder shall exercise privileges other than the specific (vi) purpose of the temporary importation;
privileges for which the authorisation is issued.
(vii) period of the intended temporary importation; and
(3) Any person who contravenes this section shall be guilty (viii) details of the place where the remotely piloted
of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 10 or to an aircraft will be operated in Zimbabwe;
imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or to both such
fine and such imprisonment. (b) upon entry of the remotely piloted aircraft into Zimbabwe,
obtains a temporary import permit from the Zimbabwe
Software validation Revenue Authority.
65. The Authority shall carry out software validation through (2) A remotely piloted aircraft pre-clearance approval shall
the following means or combination of methods— be valid for three months from the date of issue.
(a) demonstration; PART III
(b) designation; and PERSONNEL LICENCING
(e) liaison with other Contracting States Civil Aviation Remote pilot licensing
Authorities that would have done such validation
processes. 8. (1) No person shall operate an RPA unless he or she is in
possession of a valid remote pilot licence in the relevant category:
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Provided that a remote pilot, undergoing skills test or receiving (iii) a training facility approved by the Authority;
flight instructions may operate a remotely piloted aircraft without a and
licence.
(d) demonstrate to the Authority, the ability to perform
(2) An application for a remote pilot licence must be made maintenance functions where no training for the
to the Authority in writing within 30 days of completing the practical particular remotely piloted aircraft is offered or available.
skills test and shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed in the Second (2) An application for the issuance or renewal of a remotely
Schedule. piloted aircraft maintenance technician authorisation shall be made
(3) A remote pilot licence may be issued for the following to the Authority in writing and accompanied by a prescribed fee
categories— specified in the Second Schedule.
(a) aeroplane; or (3) The Authority shall issue a remotely piloted aircraft
(b) multi-rotor; or maintenance technician authorisation if the applicant complies with
the prescribed requirements.
(c) hybrid –vertical take off and landing (VTOL).
(4) A remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician
(4) A remote pilot shall have the following ratings on their authorisation shall be valid for a period of two years.
personal licence—
(a) visual line-of-sight operations (VLOS); Remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician authorisation logbook
(b) extended visual line-of-sight operations (E-VLOS); 59. (1) Any person responsible for maintenance of a remotely
piloted aircraft shall maintain a personal logbook and shall record therein
(c) beyond visual line-of-sight operations (B-VLOS). all work carried out on a remotely piloted aircraft and its components.
Requirements for the issue of a remotely piloted licence (2) The personal logbook referred to in subsection (1) shall
contain the following information—
9. An applicant for a remote pilot licence shall— (a) his or her full name;
(a) not be less than 18 years of age; (b) his or her identification number;
(b) hold at least — (c) name of employer;
(i) a valid class 4 medical certificate for B-VLOS (d) record of all technical courses attended;
operations or operations involving remotely piloted (e) date of maintenance;
aircraft classified as class 3 or higher; (f) type and make of remotely piloted aircraft;
(ii) for all other classes or types of operations, a self- (g) work carried out; and
declared medical assessment report as prescribed
in the Implementing Standards for Continuing (h) signature of quality assurance personnel.
Airworthiness, Operations and Maintenance of
Remotely Piloted Aircraft; PART VI
(iii) a restricted Certificate of Proficiency in GENERAL
Radiotelephony (Aeronautical); Appeals
(iv) level 4 English language proficiency level; 60. Subject to this Part, any person who is aggrieved by a
decision, proposal or action of the Authority under these regulations
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PART VI (c) provide proof of flight training referred to in section 11;

MAINTENANCE (d) have passed—
Continued system maintenance (i) a theoretical knowledge examination referred to
in section 10; and
56. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft shall be compliant with the
(ii) a practical skills test referred to in section 12.
manufacturer’s instructions for continued maintenance requirements.
(2) The operator shall submit to the Authority for approval, Theoretical knowledge examination
a maintenance programme for the remotely piloted aircraft.
10. (1) The theoretical knowledge examination applicable to the
category of licence sought must be passed within 90 days preceding
Remotely piloted aircraft system maintenance
the practical skills test.
57. The maintenance of a remotely piloted aircraft or any
(2) The theoretical knowledge examination shall be conducted
component thereof shall be carried out by the following persons—
at a test centre accredited by the Authority.
(a) in respect of a class 3 remotely piloted aircraft and
higher, by a holder of a valid remotely piloted aircraft (3) The requirements for the examination shall be as prescribed
maintenance technician authorisation; or in the Implementing Standards for Continuing Airworthiness,
Operations and Maintenance of Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
(b) in respect of a class 4 remotely piloted aircraft and
lower, by a remotely piloted aircraft system operator (4) Approval shall be obtained from the Authority before
certificate holder: any theoretical training or theoretical knowledge examination is
undertaken if such training or knowledge is to be accredited towards
Provided that the holder can demonstrate to the satisfaction of a Zimbabwean Remote Pilot Licence.
the Authority, his or her ability to perform the required maintenance
on the remotely piloted aircraft. Flight training
Requirements for issuance or renewal of a remotely piloted aircraft 11. (1) The flight training syllabi for the different categories of
maintenance technician authorisation licence shall be as prescribed by the Authority.
58. (1) An applicant for issuance or renewal of a remotely piloted (2) The institution conducting the training shall issue a
aircraft maintenance technician authorisation shall— certificate of training stating that flight training has been successfully
completed.
(a) be not less than 18 years of age; and
(3) All flight training shall be conducted with a remotely
(b) be a Zimbabwean citizen or in possession of a valid
piloted aircraft of the same category for which the licence is sought.
permanent residence permit or valid temporary work
permit with a letter of employment; and (4) Approval shall be obtained from the Authority before
(c) have successfully completed appropriate training, any flight training is undertaken if such training is to be accredited
provided by— towards a Zimbabwean remote pilot licence.
(i) an institution approved by the competent authority Practical skills test
in the country where the training institution is 12. (1) The practical skills test for a remote pilot licence shall
located; be conducted within 30 days of completing the flight training by an
(ii) an approved original equipment manufacturer; or examiner accredited by the Authority.
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(2) The practical skills test shall be conducted with a remotely (t) flight plan; and
piloted aircraft of the same type for which the licence is sought. (u) cargo manifest.
(3) The holder of the remote pilot licence shall submit the
practical skills test form to the Authority within 30 days of completion Power reserves
of the practical skills test. 52. (1) The remote pilot shall ensure that the aircraft has enough
(4) The practical skills test shall include the applicable sections fuel or electrical charge to complete the flight, plus a reserve of at
for the extended visual line of sight (E-VLOS) and beyond visual line least 10% during visual line of sight operations.
of sight (B-VLOS) ratings if one or more of these ratings are sought. (2) The remote pilot shall ensure that the aircraft has enough
fuel or electrical charge to complete the intended flight plus a reserve
Licence renewal of at least 15% during beyond visual line of sight operations.
13. (1) A remote pilot licence shall be valid for a period of two
years from the date of issue or renewal. First aid kits
(2) A revalidation check shall be conducted in the 90-day 53. (1) No operator of a remotely piloted aircraft shall operate
period before the expiry of the remote pilot licence, by an examiner the aircraft unless a first aid kit consisting of the medical supplies
accredited by the Authority. is available within the remote pilot station and the provisions of the
(3) The revalidation check shall be conducted on a remotely Civil Aviation Aircraft (Instrument and Equipment) Regulations, 2018,
piloted aircraft of the same type for which the licence is held. published in Statutory Instrument 139 of 2018, shall apply mutatis
mutandis.
(4) The holder of a remote pilot licence shall submit the
revalidation check form to the Authority within 30 days of the (2) The operator shall carry out periodical inspections of
revalidation check. the first aid kit to ensure that the contents thereof are in a condition
necessary for their intended use.
(5) No remote pilot licence shall be renewed three years after
expiry. (3) The contents of the first aid kit shall be replenished at
regular intervals, in accordance with instructions contained on their
Pilot logbook labels, or as circumstances require.
14. (1) A holder of a remote pilot licence must maintain a (4) The first aid kit shall be readily accessible to all crew
record of all his or her flight time, instrument time, simulation time members involved in the operation.
and instruction time. Hand-held fire extinguishers
(2) Where electronic logbooks are used, the electronic data 54. No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated unless suitable
must be printed on paper at least every 90 days and the printed pages hand-held fire extinguisher is available at the ground station.
filed sequentially.
(3) The pilot must retain all pilot logbooks for at least five Offence
years from the date of the of remote pilot licence expiry. 55. Any person who contravenes this Part shall be guilty of an
(4) The holder of a remote pilot licence must make the logbook offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 14 or to imprisonment
available for inspection upon request by the Authority. for a period not exceeding two years or to both such fine and such
imprisonment.

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(4) In the case of maintenance being undertaken on the PART IV

remotely piloted aircraft, the entry shall be certified by the person
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
responsible for maintenance.
(5) The remote pilot shall— Operator certificate requirements
(a) maintain fuel or charging records for each flight under 15. No remotely piloted aircraft operator shall operate a remotely
his or her control; piloted aircraft in terms of these regulations unless such person is the
holder of—
(b) enter the fuel, charging and oil records in the flight folio;
(a) in the case of commercial, corporate and non-profit
and
operations, a valid remotely piloted aircraft operator’s
(c) maintain oil records for each flight under his or her Certificate (ROC) and the Operations Specifications
control. attached thereto; and
(6) The flight Folio shall incorporate the following information (b) in the case of only commercial operations, an Air
for each flight— Services Permit issued in terms of the Civil Aviation
(a) aircraft registration; Act [Chapter 13:16].
(b) date of flight; Application for remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate
(c) accessories carried; 16. (1) An application for the issuance of a remotely piloted
(d) names of flight crew members; aircraft system operator certificate or renewal or an amendment thereto,
(e) duty assignment of flight crew members; shall be made to the Authority in writing, and shall be accompanied
by a fee specified in the Second Schedule.
(f) place of departure;
(2) An application referred to in subsection (1) shall be
(g) place of arrival;
accompanied by—
(h) off-block time; (a) a copy of the certificate of registration of each remotely
(i) take-off time; piloted aircraft to be operated;
(j) landing time; (b) a copy of the RLA for each device to be operated; and
(k) on-block time; (c) for an initial issue, an original operations manual.
(l) hours of flight; (3) A remotely piloted aircraft shall be registered under one
(m) nature of flight; remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate.
(n) incidents, observations, if any; (4)A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate shall
(o) signature of remote pilot; be valid for one year from the date of issue unless—
(p) all outstanding deferred defects which affect the operation (a) it is surrendered by the holder thereof; or
of the aircraft; (b) it is suspended by an authorised officer, inspector or
(q) fuel and oil used, where applicable; authorised person or cancelled by the Authority.
(r) fuel and oil uplift, where applicable; (5) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
(s) battery charge status at beginning and end of the flight, certificate shall, at least 60 days immediately preceding the date on
where applicable; which such certificate expires, apply for the renewal of such certificate.

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(6) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator (2) A remotely piloted aircraft shall avoid passing over, under
certificate which is cancelled shall, within seven days from the date or in front of manned aircraft, unless if it passes well clear and takes
on which the remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate is into account the effect of aircraft wake turbulence.
cancelled, surrender such document to the Authority. (3) When two aircraft are approaching head-on or
Remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate not transferable approximately in a way that there is danger of collision, each aircraft
shall alter its heading to the right.
17. A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate issued
in terms of this Part shall not be transferable. (4) When two aircraft are converging at approximately the
same level, the aircraft which has the other aircraft on its right, shall
Amendment of remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate give way.
18. (1) The Authority may amend any remotely piloted aircraft (5) An aircraft which is being overtaken has the right of way,
system operator certificate in order to correct any error in it or take and the one overtaking shall alter its heading to keep well clear.
account of any change in any particular recorded on it. (6) A remotely piloted aircraft shall descend or climb by
(2) The Authority may request the holder of a remotely piloted a minimum of 100 feet per minute as soon as a manned aircraft is
aircraft system operator certificate to submit the certificate to it to detected in the immediate vicinity to ensure separation.
enable the Authority to amend it in terms of subsection (1) and the Use of time
holder shall forthwith comply with such a requirement.
50. (1) For the purposes of reporting and recording time, co-
(3) Before amending an operator’s certificate, the Authority ordinated universal time shall be used and shall be expressed in hours
shall inform the holder of its intention to amend the certificate and and minutes and, when required, seconds of the 24-hour day beginning
shall give the holder an opportunity to make representations in the at midnight.
matter:
(2)A pilot shall have a time piece synchronised with co-
Provided that this subsection shall not apply where the ordinated universal time prior to operating a remotely piloted aircraft.
amendment is made at the holder’s request.
(3) Wherever time is utilised in the application of data
(4) An application for the amendment of a remotely piloted link communications, it shall be accurate to within one second of
aircraft system operator certificate shall be made in writing and shall be coordinated universal time.
accompanied by an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule.
Flight folio
Duplicate remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate
51. (1) The owner or operator of a remotely piloted aircraft shall
19. (1) If the Authority is satisfied that any remotely piloted ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft has a flight folio or any other
aircraft system operator certificate has been lost, defaced or destroyed, similar document which meets the requirements of the operation, and
the Authority may issue to the holder a duplicate certificate with the shall be accessible at the remote pilot station all times during flight.
word “duplicate” endorsed thereon.
(2) The remote pilot shall keep an updated flight folio in a
(2) Upon the issue of a duplicate certificate in terms of legible manner.
subsection (1), the original shall become invalid.
(3) The remote pilot shall, immediately upon completion of
(3) For every duplicate certificate issued in terms of subsection any occurrence, update the flight folio.
(1), there shall be paid a fee specified in the Second Schedule.

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instructions as the air traffic service unit may give at any time during Power of Authority to suspend, vary, cancel or refuse to renew a
the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft. remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate
(5) The Authority shall be responsible for the allocation of 20. (1) The Authority shall have power to suspend, vary, cancel
the operating frequency to users. or refuse to renew an operator’s certificate if, during the period of
(6) A remotely piloted aircraft operator shall apply to the validity of the certificate, the operator breaches any of the terms and
Authority for operating frequency allocation and the application shall conditions of issuance of the certificate.
be accompanied by a fee specified in the Second Schedule. (2) The Authority shall not suspend, cancel or refuse to
renew an operator’s certificate in terms of subsection (1) unless it has
Pre-flight preparation informed the holder of its intention to do so and has given the holder
46. A remote pilot shall complete the pre-flight preparations reasonable opportunity to make representations in the matter.
prior to each flight. (3) Where the Authority has suspended, cancelled or refused
Duties of remote pilot to renew an operator’s certificate in terms of subsection (1) it shall,
on request, provide the holder with the reasons for such suspension,
47. (1) A remote pilot shall ensure safe operation of the remotely cancellation, amendment or refusal.
piloted aircraft.
(2) A remote pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in Duties of the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
accordance with the flight manual. certificate
(3) A remote pilot is responsible for separation and collision 21. (1) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
avoidance of the remotely piloted aircraft and other aircraft, obstacles certificate shall—
and hazards. (a) conduct the activities granted by the operations
specifications attached to the certificate and ensure
(4) A remote pilot shall operate such remotely piloted aircraft compliance with the provisions authorised therein;
in a manner so as to minimize hazards to persons and property on the
ground, and other aircraft in the air. (b) ensure compliance with any other requirements which
the Authority may impose from time to time;
Flight operations (c) report to the Authority any changes directly or indirectly
48. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft system shall be operated in related to the certificate that may affect continued validity
such a way that safe separation from other aircraft is maintained and of the certificate or approval or safety of persons and
that adequate obstacle clearance is ensured, during all phases of the property; and
flight. (d) ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft operation is
conducted in a safe manner.
(2) A remote pilot shall ensure that the launch and recovery
area is safe and of the appropriate dimensions, free from obstacles and (2) For operations approved for extended visual line of sight,
has adequate surface conditions, with regard to the type of operation, the operator shall—
the size of the aircraft, the aircraft’s performance and external factors. (a) make use of at least one observer who shall not be
younger than eighteen years of age; and
Right of way
(b) ensure that each observer has completed the training
49. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft shall give way to manned prescribed by the operator and as approved by the
aircraft. Authority in their operations manual.
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Operations manual Operations in the vicinity of aerodromes and public roads

22. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate 44. No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft over an
holder shall develop an operations manual containing all the aerodrome, or an aerodrome’s approach path, or a public road or along
information required to demonstrate how such operator will ensure the length of a public road or at a distance of less than 30 m from a
compliance with the regulations and how safety standards will be public road unless—
applied and achieved during such operations. (a) such person is the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft
(2) The manual referred to in subsection (1) shall be approved system operator certificate and the operation has been
by the Authority and accompanied by a fee specified in the Second approved by the Authority;
Schedule. (b) adequate measures have been taken to ensure the safety
(3) A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate of road users and pedestrians in the event of loss of
holder shall set out in the manual the type and scope of operations, control of the remotely piloted aircraft.
including the manner in which each type of a remotely piloted aircraft
and operation will be safely conducted. Radio communication requirements
(4) The operations manual or system of manuals should reflect 45. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated within the
all operational and legislative activities and obligations which the three nautical miles boundary of an aerodrome—
certificate holder is obliged to meet. (a) except for restricted visual-line-of sight operations; or
(5) The operator shall submit amendment of manuals to the (b) unless the pilot has a functioning air-band radio in his
Authority for approval— or her possession, tuned to the frequency or frequencies
(a) prior to a change in any proposed aspect, type or scope applicable to the air traffic service unit providing services
of the operator’s operation; or controlling such area or airspace or to aircraft in such
area or airspace.
(b) where the operations manual no longer meets the
requirements of these regulations or associated technical (2) The air-band radio shall have the required output and be
standards; configured in such a way that the range, strength of transmission and
quality of communication extends beyond the furthest likely position
(c) on determining that any part or component thereof is of the remotely piloted aircraft from the pilot.
or becomes inadequate; or
(3) For visual line of sight, extended visual-line-of-sight
(d) when requested by the Authority to do so;
and beyond visual-line-of-sight operations, the pilot shall, using the
and such operator shall pay a fee specified in the Second Schedule. registration of the remotely piloted aircraft as a call-sign, make the
(6) Upon the approval of the operations manual amendments required radio calls indicating the altitude, location and intended
by the Authority, the operator shall make such changes communicated operation of the remotely piloted aircraft in that area and at such
to all persons engaged in the operation, deployment, handling, security, intervals as are required in order to ensure adequate separation from
transportation and storage of any remotely piloted aircraft operated other aircraft is maintained.
by such certificate holder, and where necessary trained in accordance (4) For approved remotely piloted aircraft operations in
with any relevant aspect relating to such amendment. controlled airspace, the pilot shall maintain radio contact, using the
(7) The structure and contents of the operations manual shall registration of the remotely piloted aircraft as a call-sign, with the
be as prescribed by the Authority. relevant air traffic service unit, and acknowledge and execute such

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(a) in restricted visual-line-of-sight operation; or Documentation and records

(b) by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system 23. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft operator shall establish a
operator certificate, and as approved by the Authority. system of record-keeping that allows adequate storage and traceability
(2) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator of all activities developed, covering the following—
certificate intending to operate a remotely piloted aircraft at night, (a) personnel training and competence records;
shall, as a minimum have each remotely piloted aircraft approved (b) quality, safety and security management records;
under their remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate for (c) flight folio;
night operations.
(d) remotely piloted aircraft records;
(3) A remotely piloted aircraft may not be operated at night
in controlled airspace except as approved by the Authority. (e) flight plan;
(f) flight and duty records;
Operations in the vicinity of people (g) fuel and oil records;
42. No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft directly (h) maintenance records;
overhead any person or group of people or within a lateral distance (i) aircraft technical log books;
of 30 m from any person, unless—
(j) dangerous goods acceptance records;
(a) the operator is a holder of a remotely piloted aircraft
(k) other records as may be required by the Authority.
system operator certificate and the operation has been
approved by the Authority; or (2) The format of the records shall be specified in the certificate
(b) such person or group of persons form part of the holder’s operations manual.
operations of the remotely piloted aircraft, and is under (3) Records shall be stored for at least two years in a manner
control of the operator of the remotely piloted aircraft, that ensures protection from fire, damage, alteration and theft.
and adequate provisions have been made for their safety.
Safety management
Operations in the vicinity of property, structures and buildings 24. (1) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system certificate
43. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated within a shall establish a safety management system which commensurate
lateral distance of 30 m from any structure or building, unless— with the size of the institution and the complexity of its operations.
(a) the operator is a holder of a remotely piloted aircraft (2) The safety management system established in terms of
system operator certificate and the operation has been these regulations shall include—
approved by the Authority; and (a) safety policy and objectives;
(b) permission has been obtained from the owner of such (b) safety risk management;
structure or building.
(c) safety assurance; and
(2) An operator conducting an operation referred to in
(d) safety promotion.
subsection (1), shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure
the safety of all persons on the ground accessing such building or Security
structure in the vicinity of such building or structure.
25. (1) A holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
certificate issued in terms of section 16 shall—
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(a) conduct background checks on all personnel recruited (b) a copy of the remotely piloted aircraft system operator
for deployment, handling and storage of any remotely certificate and associated operations specifications;
piloted aircraft; (c) the certificate of registration for each remotely piloted
(b) conduct criminal record checks every two years on all aircraft in operation;
personnel employed in the deployment, handling and (d) a copy of the remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval;
storage of a remotely piloted aircraft; and
(c) ensure that all personnel employed in the deployment, (e) a user manual for the remotely piloted aircraft system.
handling, and storage of remotely piloted aircraft have
received security awareness training; (2) Unless approved by the Authority, no remotely piloted
aircraft shall—
(d) ensure that a remotely piloted aircraft not in use is stored
in a secure manner to prevent and detect unauthorised (a) tow another aircraft;
interference or use; (b) perform aerial aerobatic or roll except in an emergency
(e) ensure that a remotely piloted aircraft is protected from to avoid collision;
acts of unlawful interference; (c) be flown in formation or swarm.
(f) ensure that a remotely piloted aircraft is stored and (3) Except by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system
prepared for flight in a manner that will prevent and operator certificate, and as approved by the Authority, no remotely
detect tampering and ensure integrity of vital systems; piloted aircraft shall be operated—
and (a) above 400 feet above the surface;
(g) designate a security coordinator responsible for the (b) within a radius of three nautical miles from a controlled
implementation, application and supervision of the or an uncontrolled aerodrome;
security controls.
(c) within restricted or prohibited airspace; or
(2) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator (d) adjacent to or above a nuclear power plant, prison, police
certificate shall include in the operations manual security aspects station, crime scene, court of law, national key point or
referred to in subsection (1). strategic installation.
Surveillance, safety and security audits and inspections Beyond visual line-of-sight
26. The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator 40. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft shall not be operated beyond
certificate issued in terms of section 16 shall permit a person authorised visual-line-of-sight unless by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft
by the Authority to carry out such safety and security inspections, system operator certificate and as approved by the Authority.
audits and oversight, including safety or security inspections and audits
of its partners, suppliers or subcontractors, as may be necessary to (2) Approved operations may only be conducted in visual
determine continued compliance with the provisions of regulations meteorological conditions, below 400 ft above surface level, unless
and the privileges granted by the certificate. approved by the Authority.

Register of operating certificates Night operations

27. The Authority shall maintain a register of all certificates 41. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft may not be operated at night
issued in terms of these regulations. except—

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(a) effective range; Insurance

(b) frequencies, bandwidth and throughput; 28. A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate holder
(c) latency or communication transaction time; shall hold a third party insurance cover for the operations at all times.
(d) availability; PART V
(e) message error rate.
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
(3) The non-restorable loss of C2 datalink shall be considered
as loss of the ability of the remote pilot to exercise his or her control Weather conditions
of the remotely piloted aircraft. 29. No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in weather
(4) The system that provides the C2 datalink shall be designed conditions that do not allow unobstructed visual contact with the
as demonstrated by an adequate assessment of the design. remotely piloted aircraft by other airspace users and by the operator
unless in beyond visual line of sight or night operations approved by
Precautions and safety considerations the Authority in their operation specifications.
38. (1) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft Landing on roads
unless—
30. No person shall use a public road as a place of landing or
(a) the remotely piloted aircraft is in an airworthy condition; take-off of a remotely piloted aircraft, except by a holder of a remotely
(b) the remote pilot is a holder of a licence issued in terms piloted aircraft system operator certificate, approved by the Authority
of section 8; and the relevant local authority.
(c) the ground station is compatible and interoperable with
the aircraft it is connected to in all phases of flight; and Controlled airspace
(d) the remotely piloted aircraft is being controlled by only 31. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated in controlled
one ground station at any given time. airspace, except by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system
(2) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in operator certificate, and as approved by the Authority.
a negligent or reckless manner so as to endanger the safety of any (2) The Authority may approve a remotely piloted aircraft in
person, property or other aircraft in the air or on the ground. controlled airspace in terms of the Civil Aviation (Air Traffic Services)
(3) The operator shall, in the best interest of safety, ensure Rules of the Air and Regulations, 2018, published in Statutory
that certain remotely piloted aircraft operations are supplemented Instrument 197 of 2018.
with additional personnel for non-flying duties, such that the remote (3) Subject to subsection (2), remotely piloted aircraft shall
pilot can maintain control and situational awareness in respect of be operated under visual meteorological conditions in an air traffic
positioning and collision avoidance. zone and controlled terminal region below 400 feet.
(4) In order to avoid collisions, remotely piloted aircraft
General restrictions operating in controlled airspace shall have the same ability to
39. (1) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft unless automatically detect and avoid traffic or obstacles while moving
they have in their possession— through the air.
(a) a valid remotely piloted aircraft pilot licence;

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Releasing object or substance (c) consume alcohol or any psychoactive substance during
32. No object or substance shall be released, dispensed, dropped, the duty period or whilst on standby for duty; or
delivered or deployed from a remotely piloted aircraft except by the (d) commence duty period while under the influence of
holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate and alcohol or any psychoactive substance having a narcotic
as approved by the Authority in the operator’s specifications. effect.
Dangerous goods Remotely piloted aircraft system C2 datalink operational
33. (1) No person may use a remotely piloted aircraft to carry requirements
dangerous goods as cargo, except by the holder of a remotely piloted 36. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft system shall be equipped with
aircraft system operator certificate and as approved by the Authority an approved C2 datalink.
in the operations specifications.
(2) The C2 datalink system and associated procedures shall
(2) The provisions of the Civil Aviation (Dangerous Goods) be described in the remotely piloted aircraft flight manual.
Regulations, 2018, published in Statutory Instrument 51 of 2018,
relating to carriage of dangerous goods shall apply mutatis mutandis. (3) The C2 datalink shall provide the following functions—
(a) uplink of crew commands from the ground control
Accidents and incidents station to the remotely piloted aircraft;
34. (1) The Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation (b) downlink of remotely piloted aircraft system flight
Regulations, 2018, published in Statutory Instrument 78 of 2018, parameters and status data from the remotely piloted
shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the reporting of all accidents and aircraft to the ground control station;
incidents, including— (c) pairing between the ground control station and the
(a) any injury or death to a person; remotely piloted aircraft;
(b) damage to property; (d) means to indicate to the remote pilot—
(c) destruction of the remotely piloted aircraft beyond (i) the status of the C2 datalink; and
economical repair. (ii) the effective range of the C2 datalink;
(2) All incidents involving a remotely piloted aircraft, where (e) the transfer of command and control from one datalink
loss of control occurred, shall be reported to the holder of a remotely channel to another channel, within the same ground
piloted aircraft system operator certificate. control station, is seamless and does not lead to safety
hazards.
Consumption of alcohol
35. No remote pilot, observer or a remotely piloted aircraft Remotely piloted aircraft system safety
maintenance technician shall—
37. (1) The C2 datalink shall be designed such that it is properly
(a) consume alcohol less than eight hours prior to reporting protected from external radio frequency interference and, where more
for duty; than one datalink is used, these must operate at frequencies which
(b) commence a duty period while the concentration of exclude mutual interference.
alcohol in any specimen of blood taken from any part
of his or her body is more than 0,02 grams per 100 (2) The C2 datalink performance shall be specified in terms
millilitres; of—

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Releasing object or substance (c) consume alcohol or any psychoactive substance during
32. No object or substance shall be released, dispensed, dropped, the duty period or whilst on standby for duty; or
delivered or deployed from a remotely piloted aircraft except by the (d) commence duty period while under the influence of
holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate and alcohol or any psychoactive substance having a narcotic
as approved by the Authority in the operator’s specifications. effect.
Dangerous goods Remotely piloted aircraft system C2 datalink operational
33. (1) No person may use a remotely piloted aircraft to carry requirements
dangerous goods as cargo, except by the holder of a remotely piloted 36. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft system shall be equipped with
aircraft system operator certificate and as approved by the Authority an approved C2 datalink.
in the operations specifications.
(2) The C2 datalink system and associated procedures shall
(2) The provisions of the Civil Aviation (Dangerous Goods) be described in the remotely piloted aircraft flight manual.
Regulations, 2018, published in Statutory Instrument 51 of 2018,
relating to carriage of dangerous goods shall apply mutatis mutandis. (3) The C2 datalink shall provide the following functions—
(a) uplink of crew commands from the ground control
Accidents and incidents station to the remotely piloted aircraft;
34. (1) The Civil Aviation Aircraft Accident Investigation (b) downlink of remotely piloted aircraft system flight
Regulations, 2018, published in Statutory Instrument 78 of 2018, parameters and status data from the remotely piloted
shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to the reporting of all accidents and aircraft to the ground control station;
incidents, including— (c) pairing between the ground control station and the
(a) any injury or death to a person; remotely piloted aircraft;
(b) damage to property; (d) means to indicate to the remote pilot—
(c) destruction of the remotely piloted aircraft beyond (i) the status of the C2 datalink; and
economical repair. (ii) the effective range of the C2 datalink;
(2) All incidents involving a remotely piloted aircraft, where (e) the transfer of command and control from one datalink
loss of control occurred, shall be reported to the holder of a remotely channel to another channel, within the same ground
piloted aircraft system operator certificate. control station, is seamless and does not lead to safety
hazards.
Consumption of alcohol
35. No remote pilot, observer or a remotely piloted aircraft Remotely piloted aircraft system safety
maintenance technician shall—
37. (1) The C2 datalink shall be designed such that it is properly
(a) consume alcohol less than eight hours prior to reporting protected from external radio frequency interference and, where more
for duty; than one datalink is used, these must operate at frequencies which
(b) commence a duty period while the concentration of exclude mutual interference.
alcohol in any specimen of blood taken from any part
of his or her body is more than 0,02 grams per 100 (2) The C2 datalink performance shall be specified in terms
millilitres; of—

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(a) effective range; Insurance

(b) frequencies, bandwidth and throughput; 28. A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate holder
(c) latency or communication transaction time; shall hold a third party insurance cover for the operations at all times.
(d) availability; PART V
(e) message error rate.
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
(3) The non-restorable loss of C2 datalink shall be considered
as loss of the ability of the remote pilot to exercise his or her control Weather conditions
of the remotely piloted aircraft. 29. No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in weather
(4) The system that provides the C2 datalink shall be designed conditions that do not allow unobstructed visual contact with the
as demonstrated by an adequate assessment of the design. remotely piloted aircraft by other airspace users and by the operator
unless in beyond visual line of sight or night operations approved by
Precautions and safety considerations the Authority in their operation specifications.
38. (1) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft Landing on roads
unless—
30. No person shall use a public road as a place of landing or
(a) the remotely piloted aircraft is in an airworthy condition; take-off of a remotely piloted aircraft, except by a holder of a remotely
(b) the remote pilot is a holder of a licence issued in terms piloted aircraft system operator certificate, approved by the Authority
of section 8; and the relevant local authority.
(c) the ground station is compatible and interoperable with
the aircraft it is connected to in all phases of flight; and Controlled airspace
(d) the remotely piloted aircraft is being controlled by only 31. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated in controlled
one ground station at any given time. airspace, except by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system
(2) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in operator certificate, and as approved by the Authority.
a negligent or reckless manner so as to endanger the safety of any (2) The Authority may approve a remotely piloted aircraft in
person, property or other aircraft in the air or on the ground. controlled airspace in terms of the Civil Aviation (Air Traffic Services)
(3) The operator shall, in the best interest of safety, ensure Rules of the Air and Regulations, 2018, published in Statutory
that certain remotely piloted aircraft operations are supplemented Instrument 197 of 2018.
with additional personnel for non-flying duties, such that the remote (3) Subject to subsection (2), remotely piloted aircraft shall
pilot can maintain control and situational awareness in respect of be operated under visual meteorological conditions in an air traffic
positioning and collision avoidance. zone and controlled terminal region below 400 feet.
(4) In order to avoid collisions, remotely piloted aircraft
General restrictions operating in controlled airspace shall have the same ability to
39. (1) No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft unless automatically detect and avoid traffic or obstacles while moving
they have in their possession— through the air.
(a) a valid remotely piloted aircraft pilot licence;

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(a) conduct background checks on all personnel recruited (b) a copy of the remotely piloted aircraft system operator
for deployment, handling and storage of any remotely certificate and associated operations specifications;
piloted aircraft; (c) the certificate of registration for each remotely piloted
(b) conduct criminal record checks every two years on all aircraft in operation;
personnel employed in the deployment, handling and (d) a copy of the remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval;
storage of a remotely piloted aircraft; and
(c) ensure that all personnel employed in the deployment, (e) a user manual for the remotely piloted aircraft system.
handling, and storage of remotely piloted aircraft have
received security awareness training; (2) Unless approved by the Authority, no remotely piloted
aircraft shall—
(d) ensure that a remotely piloted aircraft not in use is stored
in a secure manner to prevent and detect unauthorised (a) tow another aircraft;
interference or use; (b) perform aerial aerobatic or roll except in an emergency
(e) ensure that a remotely piloted aircraft is protected from to avoid collision;
acts of unlawful interference; (c) be flown in formation or swarm.
(f) ensure that a remotely piloted aircraft is stored and (3) Except by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system
prepared for flight in a manner that will prevent and operator certificate, and as approved by the Authority, no remotely
detect tampering and ensure integrity of vital systems; piloted aircraft shall be operated—
and (a) above 400 feet above the surface;
(g) designate a security coordinator responsible for the (b) within a radius of three nautical miles from a controlled
implementation, application and supervision of the or an uncontrolled aerodrome;
security controls.
(c) within restricted or prohibited airspace; or
(2) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator (d) adjacent to or above a nuclear power plant, prison, police
certificate shall include in the operations manual security aspects station, crime scene, court of law, national key point or
referred to in subsection (1). strategic installation.
Surveillance, safety and security audits and inspections Beyond visual line-of-sight
26. The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator 40. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft shall not be operated beyond
certificate issued in terms of section 16 shall permit a person authorised visual-line-of-sight unless by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft
by the Authority to carry out such safety and security inspections, system operator certificate and as approved by the Authority.
audits and oversight, including safety or security inspections and audits
of its partners, suppliers or subcontractors, as may be necessary to (2) Approved operations may only be conducted in visual
determine continued compliance with the provisions of regulations meteorological conditions, below 400 ft above surface level, unless
and the privileges granted by the certificate. approved by the Authority.

Register of operating certificates Night operations

27. The Authority shall maintain a register of all certificates 41. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft may not be operated at night
issued in terms of these regulations. except—

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(a) in restricted visual-line-of-sight operation; or Documentation and records

(b) by the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system 23. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft operator shall establish a
operator certificate, and as approved by the Authority. system of record-keeping that allows adequate storage and traceability
(2) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator of all activities developed, covering the following—
certificate intending to operate a remotely piloted aircraft at night, (a) personnel training and competence records;
shall, as a minimum have each remotely piloted aircraft approved (b) quality, safety and security management records;
under their remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate for (c) flight folio;
night operations.
(d) remotely piloted aircraft records;
(3) A remotely piloted aircraft may not be operated at night
in controlled airspace except as approved by the Authority. (e) flight plan;
(f) flight and duty records;
Operations in the vicinity of people (g) fuel and oil records;
42. No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft directly (h) maintenance records;
overhead any person or group of people or within a lateral distance (i) aircraft technical log books;
of 30 m from any person, unless—
(j) dangerous goods acceptance records;
(a) the operator is a holder of a remotely piloted aircraft
(k) other records as may be required by the Authority.
system operator certificate and the operation has been
approved by the Authority; or (2) The format of the records shall be specified in the certificate
(b) such person or group of persons form part of the holder’s operations manual.
operations of the remotely piloted aircraft, and is under (3) Records shall be stored for at least two years in a manner
control of the operator of the remotely piloted aircraft, that ensures protection from fire, damage, alteration and theft.
and adequate provisions have been made for their safety.
Safety management
Operations in the vicinity of property, structures and buildings 24. (1) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system certificate
43. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated within a shall establish a safety management system which commensurate
lateral distance of 30 m from any structure or building, unless— with the size of the institution and the complexity of its operations.
(a) the operator is a holder of a remotely piloted aircraft (2) The safety management system established in terms of
system operator certificate and the operation has been these regulations shall include—
approved by the Authority; and (a) safety policy and objectives;
(b) permission has been obtained from the owner of such (b) safety risk management;
structure or building.
(c) safety assurance; and
(2) An operator conducting an operation referred to in
(d) safety promotion.
subsection (1), shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure
the safety of all persons on the ground accessing such building or Security
structure in the vicinity of such building or structure.
25. (1) A holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
certificate issued in terms of section 16 shall—
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Operations manual Operations in the vicinity of aerodromes and public roads

22. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate 44. No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft over an
holder shall develop an operations manual containing all the aerodrome, or an aerodrome’s approach path, or a public road or along
information required to demonstrate how such operator will ensure the length of a public road or at a distance of less than 30 m from a
compliance with the regulations and how safety standards will be public road unless—
applied and achieved during such operations. (a) such person is the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft
(2) The manual referred to in subsection (1) shall be approved system operator certificate and the operation has been
by the Authority and accompanied by a fee specified in the Second approved by the Authority;
Schedule. (b) adequate measures have been taken to ensure the safety
(3) A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate of road users and pedestrians in the event of loss of
holder shall set out in the manual the type and scope of operations, control of the remotely piloted aircraft.
including the manner in which each type of a remotely piloted aircraft
and operation will be safely conducted. Radio communication requirements
(4) The operations manual or system of manuals should reflect 45. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated within the
all operational and legislative activities and obligations which the three nautical miles boundary of an aerodrome—
certificate holder is obliged to meet. (a) except for restricted visual-line-of sight operations; or
(5) The operator shall submit amendment of manuals to the (b) unless the pilot has a functioning air-band radio in his
Authority for approval— or her possession, tuned to the frequency or frequencies
(a) prior to a change in any proposed aspect, type or scope applicable to the air traffic service unit providing services
of the operator’s operation; or controlling such area or airspace or to aircraft in such
area or airspace.
(b) where the operations manual no longer meets the
requirements of these regulations or associated technical (2) The air-band radio shall have the required output and be
standards; configured in such a way that the range, strength of transmission and
quality of communication extends beyond the furthest likely position
(c) on determining that any part or component thereof is of the remotely piloted aircraft from the pilot.
or becomes inadequate; or
(3) For visual line of sight, extended visual-line-of-sight
(d) when requested by the Authority to do so;
and beyond visual-line-of-sight operations, the pilot shall, using the
and such operator shall pay a fee specified in the Second Schedule. registration of the remotely piloted aircraft as a call-sign, make the
(6) Upon the approval of the operations manual amendments required radio calls indicating the altitude, location and intended
by the Authority, the operator shall make such changes communicated operation of the remotely piloted aircraft in that area and at such
to all persons engaged in the operation, deployment, handling, security, intervals as are required in order to ensure adequate separation from
transportation and storage of any remotely piloted aircraft operated other aircraft is maintained.
by such certificate holder, and where necessary trained in accordance (4) For approved remotely piloted aircraft operations in
with any relevant aspect relating to such amendment. controlled airspace, the pilot shall maintain radio contact, using the
(7) The structure and contents of the operations manual shall registration of the remotely piloted aircraft as a call-sign, with the
be as prescribed by the Authority. relevant air traffic service unit, and acknowledge and execute such

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instructions as the air traffic service unit may give at any time during Power of Authority to suspend, vary, cancel or refuse to renew a
the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft. remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate
(5) The Authority shall be responsible for the allocation of 20. (1) The Authority shall have power to suspend, vary, cancel
the operating frequency to users. or refuse to renew an operator’s certificate if, during the period of
(6) A remotely piloted aircraft operator shall apply to the validity of the certificate, the operator breaches any of the terms and
Authority for operating frequency allocation and the application shall conditions of issuance of the certificate.
be accompanied by a fee specified in the Second Schedule. (2) The Authority shall not suspend, cancel or refuse to
renew an operator’s certificate in terms of subsection (1) unless it has
Pre-flight preparation informed the holder of its intention to do so and has given the holder
46. A remote pilot shall complete the pre-flight preparations reasonable opportunity to make representations in the matter.
prior to each flight. (3) Where the Authority has suspended, cancelled or refused
Duties of remote pilot to renew an operator’s certificate in terms of subsection (1) it shall,
on request, provide the holder with the reasons for such suspension,
47. (1) A remote pilot shall ensure safe operation of the remotely cancellation, amendment or refusal.
piloted aircraft.
(2) A remote pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in Duties of the holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
accordance with the flight manual. certificate
(3) A remote pilot is responsible for separation and collision 21. (1) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
avoidance of the remotely piloted aircraft and other aircraft, obstacles certificate shall—
and hazards. (a) conduct the activities granted by the operations
specifications attached to the certificate and ensure
(4) A remote pilot shall operate such remotely piloted aircraft compliance with the provisions authorised therein;
in a manner so as to minimize hazards to persons and property on the
ground, and other aircraft in the air. (b) ensure compliance with any other requirements which
the Authority may impose from time to time;
Flight operations (c) report to the Authority any changes directly or indirectly
48. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft system shall be operated in related to the certificate that may affect continued validity
such a way that safe separation from other aircraft is maintained and of the certificate or approval or safety of persons and
that adequate obstacle clearance is ensured, during all phases of the property; and
flight. (d) ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft operation is
conducted in a safe manner.
(2) A remote pilot shall ensure that the launch and recovery
area is safe and of the appropriate dimensions, free from obstacles and (2) For operations approved for extended visual line of sight,
has adequate surface conditions, with regard to the type of operation, the operator shall—
the size of the aircraft, the aircraft’s performance and external factors. (a) make use of at least one observer who shall not be
younger than eighteen years of age; and
Right of way
(b) ensure that each observer has completed the training
49. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft shall give way to manned prescribed by the operator and as approved by the
aircraft. Authority in their operations manual.
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(6) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator (2) A remotely piloted aircraft shall avoid passing over, under
certificate which is cancelled shall, within seven days from the date or in front of manned aircraft, unless if it passes well clear and takes
on which the remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate is into account the effect of aircraft wake turbulence.
cancelled, surrender such document to the Authority. (3) When two aircraft are approaching head-on or
Remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate not transferable approximately in a way that there is danger of collision, each aircraft
shall alter its heading to the right.
17. A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate issued
in terms of this Part shall not be transferable. (4) When two aircraft are converging at approximately the
same level, the aircraft which has the other aircraft on its right, shall
Amendment of remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate give way.
18. (1) The Authority may amend any remotely piloted aircraft (5) An aircraft which is being overtaken has the right of way,
system operator certificate in order to correct any error in it or take and the one overtaking shall alter its heading to keep well clear.
account of any change in any particular recorded on it. (6) A remotely piloted aircraft shall descend or climb by
(2) The Authority may request the holder of a remotely piloted a minimum of 100 feet per minute as soon as a manned aircraft is
aircraft system operator certificate to submit the certificate to it to detected in the immediate vicinity to ensure separation.
enable the Authority to amend it in terms of subsection (1) and the Use of time
holder shall forthwith comply with such a requirement.
50. (1) For the purposes of reporting and recording time, co-
(3) Before amending an operator’s certificate, the Authority ordinated universal time shall be used and shall be expressed in hours
shall inform the holder of its intention to amend the certificate and and minutes and, when required, seconds of the 24-hour day beginning
shall give the holder an opportunity to make representations in the at midnight.
matter:
(2)A pilot shall have a time piece synchronised with co-
Provided that this subsection shall not apply where the ordinated universal time prior to operating a remotely piloted aircraft.
amendment is made at the holder’s request.
(3) Wherever time is utilised in the application of data
(4) An application for the amendment of a remotely piloted link communications, it shall be accurate to within one second of
aircraft system operator certificate shall be made in writing and shall be coordinated universal time.
accompanied by an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule.
Flight folio
Duplicate remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate
51. (1) The owner or operator of a remotely piloted aircraft shall
19. (1) If the Authority is satisfied that any remotely piloted ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft has a flight folio or any other
aircraft system operator certificate has been lost, defaced or destroyed, similar document which meets the requirements of the operation, and
the Authority may issue to the holder a duplicate certificate with the shall be accessible at the remote pilot station all times during flight.
word “duplicate” endorsed thereon.
(2) The remote pilot shall keep an updated flight folio in a
(2) Upon the issue of a duplicate certificate in terms of legible manner.
subsection (1), the original shall become invalid.
(3) The remote pilot shall, immediately upon completion of
(3) For every duplicate certificate issued in terms of subsection any occurrence, update the flight folio.
(1), there shall be paid a fee specified in the Second Schedule.

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(4) In the case of maintenance being undertaken on the PART IV

remotely piloted aircraft, the entry shall be certified by the person
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OPERATOR CERTIFICATE
responsible for maintenance.
(5) The remote pilot shall— Operator certificate requirements
(a) maintain fuel or charging records for each flight under 15. No remotely piloted aircraft operator shall operate a remotely
his or her control; piloted aircraft in terms of these regulations unless such person is the
holder of—
(b) enter the fuel, charging and oil records in the flight folio;
(a) in the case of commercial, corporate and non-profit
and
operations, a valid remotely piloted aircraft operator’s
(c) maintain oil records for each flight under his or her Certificate (ROC) and the Operations Specifications
control. attached thereto; and
(6) The flight Folio shall incorporate the following information (b) in the case of only commercial operations, an Air
for each flight— Services Permit issued in terms of the Civil Aviation
(a) aircraft registration; Act [Chapter 13:16].
(b) date of flight; Application for remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate
(c) accessories carried; 16. (1) An application for the issuance of a remotely piloted
(d) names of flight crew members; aircraft system operator certificate or renewal or an amendment thereto,
(e) duty assignment of flight crew members; shall be made to the Authority in writing, and shall be accompanied
by a fee specified in the Second Schedule.
(f) place of departure;
(2) An application referred to in subsection (1) shall be
(g) place of arrival;
accompanied by—
(h) off-block time; (a) a copy of the certificate of registration of each remotely
(i) take-off time; piloted aircraft to be operated;
(j) landing time; (b) a copy of the RLA for each device to be operated; and
(k) on-block time; (c) for an initial issue, an original operations manual.
(l) hours of flight; (3) A remotely piloted aircraft shall be registered under one
(m) nature of flight; remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate.
(n) incidents, observations, if any; (4)A remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate shall
(o) signature of remote pilot; be valid for one year from the date of issue unless—
(p) all outstanding deferred defects which affect the operation (a) it is surrendered by the holder thereof; or
of the aircraft; (b) it is suspended by an authorised officer, inspector or
(q) fuel and oil used, where applicable; authorised person or cancelled by the Authority.
(r) fuel and oil uplift, where applicable; (5) The holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator
(s) battery charge status at beginning and end of the flight, certificate shall, at least 60 days immediately preceding the date on
where applicable; which such certificate expires, apply for the renewal of such certificate.

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(2) The practical skills test shall be conducted with a remotely (t) flight plan; and
piloted aircraft of the same type for which the licence is sought. (u) cargo manifest.
(3) The holder of the remote pilot licence shall submit the
practical skills test form to the Authority within 30 days of completion Power reserves
of the practical skills test. 52. (1) The remote pilot shall ensure that the aircraft has enough
(4) The practical skills test shall include the applicable sections fuel or electrical charge to complete the flight, plus a reserve of at
for the extended visual line of sight (E-VLOS) and beyond visual line least 10% during visual line of sight operations.
of sight (B-VLOS) ratings if one or more of these ratings are sought. (2) The remote pilot shall ensure that the aircraft has enough
fuel or electrical charge to complete the intended flight plus a reserve
Licence renewal of at least 15% during beyond visual line of sight operations.
13. (1) A remote pilot licence shall be valid for a period of two
years from the date of issue or renewal. First aid kits
(2) A revalidation check shall be conducted in the 90-day 53. (1) No operator of a remotely piloted aircraft shall operate
period before the expiry of the remote pilot licence, by an examiner the aircraft unless a first aid kit consisting of the medical supplies
accredited by the Authority. is available within the remote pilot station and the provisions of the
(3) The revalidation check shall be conducted on a remotely Civil Aviation Aircraft (Instrument and Equipment) Regulations, 2018,
piloted aircraft of the same type for which the licence is held. published in Statutory Instrument 139 of 2018, shall apply mutatis
mutandis.
(4) The holder of a remote pilot licence shall submit the
revalidation check form to the Authority within 30 days of the (2) The operator shall carry out periodical inspections of
revalidation check. the first aid kit to ensure that the contents thereof are in a condition
necessary for their intended use.
(5) No remote pilot licence shall be renewed three years after
expiry. (3) The contents of the first aid kit shall be replenished at
regular intervals, in accordance with instructions contained on their
Pilot logbook labels, or as circumstances require.
14. (1) A holder of a remote pilot licence must maintain a (4) The first aid kit shall be readily accessible to all crew
record of all his or her flight time, instrument time, simulation time members involved in the operation.
and instruction time. Hand-held fire extinguishers
(2) Where electronic logbooks are used, the electronic data 54. No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated unless suitable
must be printed on paper at least every 90 days and the printed pages hand-held fire extinguisher is available at the ground station.
filed sequentially.
(3) The pilot must retain all pilot logbooks for at least five Offence
years from the date of the of remote pilot licence expiry. 55. Any person who contravenes this Part shall be guilty of an
(4) The holder of a remote pilot licence must make the logbook offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 14 or to imprisonment
available for inspection upon request by the Authority. for a period not exceeding two years or to both such fine and such
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PART VI (c) provide proof of flight training referred to in section 11;

MAINTENANCE (d) have passed—
Continued system maintenance (i) a theoretical knowledge examination referred to
in section 10; and
56. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft shall be compliant with the
(ii) a practical skills test referred to in section 12.
manufacturer’s instructions for continued maintenance requirements.
(2) The operator shall submit to the Authority for approval, Theoretical knowledge examination
a maintenance programme for the remotely piloted aircraft.
10. (1) The theoretical knowledge examination applicable to the
category of licence sought must be passed within 90 days preceding
Remotely piloted aircraft system maintenance
the practical skills test.
57. The maintenance of a remotely piloted aircraft or any
(2) The theoretical knowledge examination shall be conducted
component thereof shall be carried out by the following persons—
at a test centre accredited by the Authority.
(a) in respect of a class 3 remotely piloted aircraft and
higher, by a holder of a valid remotely piloted aircraft (3) The requirements for the examination shall be as prescribed
maintenance technician authorisation; or in the Implementing Standards for Continuing Airworthiness,
Operations and Maintenance of Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
(b) in respect of a class 4 remotely piloted aircraft and
lower, by a remotely piloted aircraft system operator (4) Approval shall be obtained from the Authority before
certificate holder: any theoretical training or theoretical knowledge examination is
undertaken if such training or knowledge is to be accredited towards
Provided that the holder can demonstrate to the satisfaction of a Zimbabwean Remote Pilot Licence.
the Authority, his or her ability to perform the required maintenance
on the remotely piloted aircraft. Flight training
Requirements for issuance or renewal of a remotely piloted aircraft 11. (1) The flight training syllabi for the different categories of
maintenance technician authorisation licence shall be as prescribed by the Authority.
58. (1) An applicant for issuance or renewal of a remotely piloted (2) The institution conducting the training shall issue a
aircraft maintenance technician authorisation shall— certificate of training stating that flight training has been successfully
completed.
(a) be not less than 18 years of age; and
(3) All flight training shall be conducted with a remotely
(b) be a Zimbabwean citizen or in possession of a valid
piloted aircraft of the same category for which the licence is sought.
permanent residence permit or valid temporary work
permit with a letter of employment; and (4) Approval shall be obtained from the Authority before
(c) have successfully completed appropriate training, any flight training is undertaken if such training is to be accredited
provided by— towards a Zimbabwean remote pilot licence.
(i) an institution approved by the competent authority Practical skills test
in the country where the training institution is 12. (1) The practical skills test for a remote pilot licence shall
located; be conducted within 30 days of completing the flight training by an
(ii) an approved original equipment manufacturer; or examiner accredited by the Authority.
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Provided that a remote pilot, undergoing skills test or receiving (iii) a training facility approved by the Authority;
flight instructions may operate a remotely piloted aircraft without a and
licence.
(d) demonstrate to the Authority, the ability to perform
(2) An application for a remote pilot licence must be made maintenance functions where no training for the
to the Authority in writing within 30 days of completing the practical particular remotely piloted aircraft is offered or available.
skills test and shall be accompanied by a fee prescribed in the Second (2) An application for the issuance or renewal of a remotely
Schedule. piloted aircraft maintenance technician authorisation shall be made
(3) A remote pilot licence may be issued for the following to the Authority in writing and accompanied by a prescribed fee
categories— specified in the Second Schedule.
(a) aeroplane; or (3) The Authority shall issue a remotely piloted aircraft
(b) multi-rotor; or maintenance technician authorisation if the applicant complies with
the prescribed requirements.
(c) hybrid –vertical take off and landing (VTOL).
(4) A remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician
(4) A remote pilot shall have the following ratings on their authorisation shall be valid for a period of two years.
personal licence—
(a) visual line-of-sight operations (VLOS); Remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician authorisation logbook
(b) extended visual line-of-sight operations (E-VLOS); 59. (1) Any person responsible for maintenance of a remotely
piloted aircraft shall maintain a personal logbook and shall record therein
(c) beyond visual line-of-sight operations (B-VLOS). all work carried out on a remotely piloted aircraft and its components.
Requirements for the issue of a remotely piloted licence (2) The personal logbook referred to in subsection (1) shall
contain the following information—
9. An applicant for a remote pilot licence shall— (a) his or her full name;
(a) not be less than 18 years of age; (b) his or her identification number;
(b) hold at least — (c) name of employer;
(i) a valid class 4 medical certificate for B-VLOS (d) record of all technical courses attended;
operations or operations involving remotely piloted (e) date of maintenance;
aircraft classified as class 3 or higher; (f) type and make of remotely piloted aircraft;
(ii) for all other classes or types of operations, a self- (g) work carried out; and
declared medical assessment report as prescribed
in the Implementing Standards for Continuing (h) signature of quality assurance personnel.
Airworthiness, Operations and Maintenance of
Remotely Piloted Aircraft; PART VI
(iii) a restricted Certificate of Proficiency in GENERAL
Radiotelephony (Aeronautical); Appeals
(iv) level 4 English language proficiency level; 60. Subject to this Part, any person who is aggrieved by a
decision, proposal or action of the Authority under these regulations
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may appeal against the decision, proposal or action in terms of section (2) A remotely piloted aircraft shall not be eligible for
78 of the Act. registration in Zimbabwe if—
(a) it is registered outside Zimbabwe; or
Private operations
(b) such remotely piloted aircraft is owned by a person not
61. Private operations of a remotely piloted aircraft shall be qualified in terms of subsection (1);
conducted only in restricted visual line-of-sight and visual line-of-
(c) such registration would be detrimental to the public interest.
sight.
Temporary importation of remotely piloted aircrafts
Grouping and classification
7. (1) No person may temporarily import a remotely piloted
62. Remotely piloted aircraft shall be grouped in accordance aircraft for the purposes of private, corporate, non-profit operations
with the classifications as prescribed in the First Schedule. or commercial use unless that person—
Authority may give directives (a) applies for a pre-clearance approval to the Authority at
least 30 days before the day of the temporary importation,
63. The Authority may, from time to time, issue directives which
stating the following information—
are necessary for safe and secure operation of remotely piloted aircraft.
(i) full name and address of owner or operator of the
Additional offences remotely piloted aircraft;
64. (1)No person shall sell a remotely piloted aircraft within (ii) country where the remotely piloted aircraft is
Zimbabwe unless he or she has, by way of a packaging label, or in registered and its use;
the case of a resale, by way of written notification, notified the buyer (iii) model, serial number and manufacturer of RPA;
of the requirements prescribed by the Authority. (iv) weight of the remotely piloted aircraft;
(2) No remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician (v) specifications of the remotely piloted aircraft;
authorisation holder shall exercise privileges other than the specific (vi) purpose of the temporary importation;
privileges for which the authorisation is issued.
(vii) period of the intended temporary importation; and
(3) Any person who contravenes this section shall be guilty (viii) details of the place where the remotely piloted
of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 10 or to an aircraft will be operated in Zimbabwe;
imprisonment for a period not exceeding three years or to both such
fine and such imprisonment. (b) upon entry of the remotely piloted aircraft into Zimbabwe,
obtains a temporary import permit from the Zimbabwe
Software validation Revenue Authority.
65. The Authority shall carry out software validation through (2) A remotely piloted aircraft pre-clearance approval shall
the following means or combination of methods— be valid for three months from the date of issue.
(a) demonstration; PART III
(b) designation; and PERSONNEL LICENCING
(e) liaison with other Contracting States Civil Aviation Remote pilot licensing
Authorities that would have done such validation
processes. 8. (1) No person shall operate an RPA unless he or she is in
possession of a valid remote pilot licence in the relevant category:
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(a) carry out a physical inspection of the remotely piloted Altimeter

aircraft system, its maintenance and operational history. 66. A remotely piloted aircraft shall be equipped with an altimetry
(b) vet remotely piloted aircraft owner or operator. system or equivalent that is capable of displaying to the operator on
(5) Upon receipt of the application referred to in subsection the remotely piloted aircraft system, the altitude and height of the
(2), the Authority shall within 30 days by notice in writing to the remotely piloted aircraft above ground level;
applicant— Suspension of remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval
(a) approve the application; or
67. (1) A remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval may be
(b) reject the application. suspended if the remotely piloted aircraft is in an unairworthy condition
(6) Subject to subsection (5)(a), the Authority shall issue the until restored to an airworthy condition.
applicant with a certificate of registration and a registration mark. (2) When a remotely piloted aircraft has been damaged, the
(7) The format of the national registration mark designated Authority shall establish whether the damage may render the remotely
for use on remotely piloted aircraft shall be as prescribed in the piloted aircraft unairworthy.
Implementing Standards for Registration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft.
Accessory equipment
(8) Where a holder of a certificate of registration transfers
to another person ownership of the remotely piloted aircraft, such 68. All accessory equipment mounted on a remotely piloted
prospective owner shall, within 30 days, apply to the Authority for aircraft shall—
change of ownership and such application shall be accompanied by (a) be approved in the design specifications and manufacturer
an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule. requirements;
(9) The Authority shall maintain a register of all remotely (b) be approved by the Authority after evaluation of a
piloted aircraft registered in terms of this section. technical request for any accessories not covered in
(10) Where the operator fraudulently registers a remotely the original design, specification and manufacturer
piloted aircraft, the Authority shall, by notice in writing to the operator documents.
cancel the registration.
Reporting of failures, malfunctions and defects of remotely piloted
(11) Any person who contravenes this section shall be guilty aircraft
of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 14 or to an
imprisonment for a period not exceeding 15 years or to both such 69. (1)An operator of a remotely piloted aircraft—
fine and such imprisonment. (a) of 20 kgs and above maximum take-off weight; or
Registration eligibility (b) below 20 kgs with any serious incidents or accidents;
6. (1) The following persons shall be eligible to register a shall within 24 hours, report to the Authority any failures, malfunctions,
remotely piloted aircraft in Zimbabwe— or defects in flight.
(a) a Zimbabwean citizen or permanent resident of (2) The failures, malfunctions or defects in flight referred to
Zimbabwe; or in subsection (1)(a) may be caused by the following—
(b) companies, organisations, associations, partnerships (a) fire to the propulsion system, any shut down, flameout
or institutions whose principal place of business is in or seizure, internal or external to the propulsion system,
Zimbabwe. over speed, propeller feathering, foreign object damage

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ingestion, fuel leakage and premature change of (3) An application referred to in subsection (2) shall be
propulsion units; accompanied by either—
(b) remotely piloted aircraft component that causes (a) documentation regarding the standard to which the
accumulation or circulation of smoke, vapour, toxic or remotely piloted aircraft was designed; or
non-toxic fumes in any compartment; (b) documentation that demonstrates a level of safety
(c) brake system components failure that result in loss of acceptable to the Authority.
brake actuating force when the remotely piloted aircraft (4) Upon receipt of the application referred to in subsection
is in motion on the ground; (2), the Authority shall within 30 days by notice in writing to the
(d) remotely piloted aircraft structure that requires major applicant —
repair; cracks, permanent deformation, or corrosion of (a) approve the application; or
aircraft structure, if they are more than the maximum
acceptable to the manufacturer or the Authority; (b) reject the application.
(e) remotely piloted aircraft components or systems (5) A remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval shall be valid
malfunctions that result in taking emergency actions for a period of twelve months upon first application, then a period
during flight; of three years thereafter.
(f) each interruption to a flight caused by known or suspected (6) An application made in terms of these regulations shall
technical difficulties or malfunctions; be in English language.
(g) abnormal vibration or buffeting caused by a structural Application for remotely piloted aircraft registration
or system malfunction, defects, or failure; and a failure
or malfunction of more than one attitude, airspeed, or 5. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be operated within
altitude instrument during a given operation of the Zimbabwe, unless it has been registered by the Authority.
aircraft. (2) An application for the issuing of a registration certificate
shall be made to the Authority in writing and shall be accompanied
by an appropriate fee specified in the Second Schedule.
(3) An application referred to in subsection (2) shall be
accompanied by the following—
(a) a remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval issued by
the Authority in terms of section 4;
(b) documents relating to ownership, hire, lease or
partnership of the remotely piloted aircraft, either local
or foreign;
(c) specifications relating to the remotely piloted aircraft;
(d) airworthiness history review of the remotely piloted
aircraft, where necessary.
(4) In addition to the requirements in subsection (3), the
Authority shall—
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“private operation” means the use of a remotely piloted aircraft FIRST SCHEDULE (Specifications) (Section 62)
for an individual’s personal and private purposes where
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT CLASSIFICATION TABLE
there is no commercial outcome, interest or gain;
“remote pilot” means the person who manipulates the flight Class MTOM (kg) Document issued by CAAZ
controls or manages the flight command instructions of after registration
a remotely piloted aircraft during flight time; Class 1 Below 2 kg Approval Letter
“remotely piloted aircraft” means an unmanned aircraft which Class 2 2–7 kg Certificate of Registration
is piloted from a ground station;
Class 3 7–20 kg Certificate of Registration
“remotely piloted aircraft system” means a set of configurable Class 4 20–70 kg Certificate of Registration
elements consisting of a remotely piloted aircraft, its Class 5 70–150 kg Certificate of Registration
associated ground station, the required command and Class 6 Below 150 kg Certificate of Registration
control links and any other system elements as may be
Class 7 Larger than 150 kg Certificate of Registration
required at any point during flight operation;
Class 8 Reserved
“restricted visual line-of-sight” means an operation within 500 m of
the remote pilot and below the height of the highest obstacle H - means height above the surface
within 300 m of the remotely piloted aircraft, in which the Ek= 1/2*Mass *(1.4vmax)2
remote pilot maintains direct unaided visual contact with No alterations of a logbook shall be made once it is signed off by a designated
the remote piloted aircraft to manage its flight and meet person.
separation and collision avoidance responsibilities;
“visual line-of-sight” means an operation below 400 feet SECOND SCHEDULE (Sections 5, 8, 16, 18, 58)
above ground level in which the remote crew maintains FEES
direct visual contact with the aircraft at a distance not A PERSONNEL LICENCES, EXAMINATIONS AND TRAINING
exceeding 500 m, to manage its flight and meet separation
For issue/Re-isue/Renewal of remotely piloted aircraft system [RPAs]:
and collision avoidance responsibilities.
RPL issue and renewal USD50
Application Radio License USD60
3. These regulations shall apply to civil remotely piloted aircraft. Ground Instructor Licence USD60
Licence cover USD38
PART II Urgent processing fee USD100
Exemption Application Fee USD100
REGISTRATION
Letter of confirmation of results/qualification/experience USD40
Application for remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval RPA Instructor rating USD100
4. (1) No remotely piloted aircraft shall be registered in Zimbabwe, RPA Instrument rating USD20
unless such remotely piloted aircraft has been issued with a letter of RPA Type ratings USD20, per
approval by the Authority. rating
Verification of Zimbabwean licence to foreign CAAs USD30
(2) An application for the issuing or renewal of a letter
of approval shall be made to the Authority in writing and shall be Night Ratings USD20
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For Validation of RPL for Zimbabwean citizens only: manage its flight and to meet separation and collision
Commercial pilot license USD40 avoidance responsibilities visually;
AMT USD40 “class 1 medical certificate” means a medical certificate issued in
RPA Pilot Instructors rating USD 50 terms the Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing Regulations;
Verification of documents USD20
“class 2 medical certificate” means a medical certificate
For Validation/Conversion of RPL for non-citizens issued in terms of the Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing
Commercial pilot license USD100 Regulations;
AMT USD100
“class 3 medical certificate” means a medical certificate
RPA pilot Instructors rating USD120
issued in terms of the Civil Aviation Personnel Licensing
Verification of documents USD50
Regulations;
For examinations provided by the CAAZ in respect of any RPL per subject “class 4 medical certificate” means a certificate obtained
Remote Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) USD10
by filling out a self-declaration form with any medical
Remote Pilot Licence (Helicopter) USD 15
practitioner registered in terms of the Health Professions
Act [Chapter 27:19];
Remote Pilot Licence (Multirotor) USD25
Instructors/Examiners USD40 “C2 data link” include the elements of the command and control
Radio Oral USD25 function that provide the interface between the remotely
Radio Practical USD25 piloted aircraft and the ground control station for the
Oral Examination: Instructors/Examiner USD25
purposes of commanding and controlling the flight;
FOREIGN Training Simulator Approval without ATO being Inspection “extended visual line-of-sight(E-VLOS)” means an operation
approved fee USD200 below 400 feet above ground level in which an observer,
Flight Test (outside Zimbabwe)-check rides maintains direct and unaided visual contact with the
- Aeroplane USD 150/ remotely piloted aircraft at a distance not exceeding
candidate 1000 m from the remote pilot, in order to facilitate
USD 200/
- multi Rotor separation and collision avoidance requirements;
candidate
Flight Test conducted by (CAAZ Inspector) in Zimbabwe “ground station” means the station at which the remote pilot
(a) Aircraft below 5700kg manages the flight of the remotely piloted aircraft;
-Aeroplane USD100/ “model aircraft” means an unmanned aircraft capable of
candidate sustained flight and used exclusively for air display,
- multi Rotor USD 150/ recreation, sport or competition, and not for hire or reward;
candidate
“observer” means a person designated by the operator who,
B AMT AUTHORISATION
by visual observation of the remotely piloted aircraft,
For issuing and/or re-issuing a AMT authorisation USD50 assists the remote pilot in the safe conduct of the flight;
For issuing and/or re-issuing of a rating that will be reflected
on AMT authorisation
“operator” means an owner or possessor of a remotely piloted
aircraft;
(a) Flight engineer instructor rating USD40
(b) A type rating USD20 per “payload” means all the elements of a remotely piloted aircraft
rating system that are carried for the purpose of fulfilling specific
mission objectives but are not necessary for flight purposes;
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PART VII For examinations provided by the CAAZ in respect of any flight engineer
licence or rating per subject
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) at base USD15
Section (b) outstation USD20
60. Appeals. For renewal of a AMT Authorisation USD25
61. Private operations. C APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
Application for an ATO USD300
62. Grouping and classification.
For renewal of ATO Certificate USD 300
63. Authority may directives. Approval for satellite training location within Zimbabwe USD100
64. Additional offences. Foreign ATO Audits/Inspections USD 150
Local ATO Audits USD50
65. Software validation.
D ROC
66. Altimeter. Application/AOC Initial Certification Process USD2000
67. Suspension of remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval. Issue/Renewal of an AOC
(a) for aircraft above 20KgS USD300
68. Accessory equipment.
(b) for all other aircraft below 20Kgs USD100
69. Reporting of failures, malfunctions and defects of remotely piloted For amendment to an air ROC USD 100
aircraft. Approval of operations manual USD 100
FIRST SCHEDULE: Specifications. ROC operations manual amendment USD5 per
text page
SECOND SCHEDULE: Fees.
AIRWORTHINESS
IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Transport and RPA Registration
Infrastructural Development in consultation with the Board has, in The following fees shall be payable upon application
terms of section 79(1) of the Civil Aviation Act [Chapter 13:16], Registration
approved the following regulations:— (i) Multi-rotor above 20 Kgs USD50
(ii) Multi rotor below 20 Kgs USD30
(iii) Aeroplane above 20 Kgs USD40
PART I (iv) Aeroplane below 20 Kgs USD20
PRELIMINARY Amendments of certificate of registration USD20
Title Replacement of certificate of registration USD20
Cancellation of certificate of registration
1. These regulations may be cited as the Civil Aviation (Remotely RPA above 20 Kgs USD 60
Piloted Aircraft) Regulations, 2018. RPA below 20 Kgs USD 30
Administration fee for lifting of grounded aircraft
Interpretation RPA above 20 Kgs USD50
RPA below 20 Kgs USD40
2. In these regulations—
Specialised registration markings (fee will be added on to the normal USD100
“beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS)” means an operation fee for the particular category).
in which the remote pilot cannot maintain direct unaided
visual contact with the remotely piloted aircraft to

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E REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION Section

Application Fee USD50
38. Precautions and safety considerations.
Inspection Fee for:—
Maintaining RPA not exceeding 20kg USD200 39. General restrictions.
Maintaining aircraft above 20 kg USD500 40. Beyond visual line of sight.
For satellite AMO station outside Harare or maintenance USD150
41. Night operations.
(Note : AMO to pay travel hotel, plus per diem of Inspector)
Approval of Maintenance Organisation Exposition USD50 42. Operations in the vicinity of people.
For approval of Maintenance Organisation Exposition amendments USD5 43. Operations in the vicinity of property, structures and building.
per text page
Approval of one-off maintenance away from base- RPA below 5700kg USD200 44. Operations in the vicinity of aerodromes and public roads.
RPA above 5700kg USD100 45. Radio communications requirements.
Extension to the Capability list (i) RPA below 20kgs USD50
(ii) RPA from 20kgs and above USD100 46. Pre-flight preparation.
Approval and assessment of maintenance control manual/reliability USD25 47. Duties of remote pilot.
manual/maintenance schedules and maintenance documents
For issue/renewal of AMO approval Stand Alone Workshops USD300
48. Flight operations.
(repairing & overhauling aircraft components only). 49. Right of way.
For issue/renewal of Aviation Associations Approvals USD200
50. Use of time.
For issue of Zimbabwe AMO to foreign RPA maintenance organizations
Application Fee USD50 51. Flight folio.
Maintaining RPA not exceeding 20Kgs USD400 52. Power reserves.
Maintaining RPA above 20Kgs USD600
53. First aid kits.
Approval of Maintenance Organization Exposition USD100
Approval of Maintenance Organisation Exposition amendments US20 54. Hand-held fire extinguishers.
Extension to the capability list USD30 55. Offence.
Approval and assessment of maintenance control manual/reliability USD100
manual/maintenance schedules
PART VI
For Issue/Renewal of Letter of approval
For RPA not exceeding 20Kgs USD30 MAINTENANCE
For RPA above 20Kgs USD50 56. Continued system maintenance.
For issue of export Letter of approval
For RPA not exceeding 20Kgs USD100
57. Remotely piloted aircraft system maintenance.
For RPA above 20Kgs USD200 58. Requirements for issuance or renewal of a remotely piloted aircraft
For approval of aircraft modifications,Major Alterations and maintenance technician authorisation.
Repairs
59. Remotely piloted aircraft maintenance technician authorisation
(a) with approved supplemental design specifications
(i) RPA 20Kgs and below USD20
logbook.
(ii) RPA above 20 Kgs USD30

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Section (b) without approved supplemental design specifications

(i) RPA 20Kgs and below USD 30
16. Application for remotely piloted aircraft system operator (ii) RPA above 20 Kgs USD 50
certificate. Weight and balance
17. Remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate not Approval of weight schedule—below 20Kgs USD 5
transferable. —above 20Kg USD 10
Authorisations/for use of specific Avionics Equipment (TCAS,GPWS)
18. Amendment of remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate. TCAS USD50
19. Duplicate remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate. GPWS USD50
20. Power of Authority to suspend, vary, cancel or refuse to renew a
remotely piloted aircraft system operator certificate. Local AMO/ROC Audits (scheduled) payable per hour USD50
F PUBLICATIONS
21. Duties of holder of a remotely piloted aircraft system operator Syllabus for RPA pilots licence including instrument rating USD10
certificate. Syllabus for AMT USD10
22. Operations manual. Syllabus for pilot Instructor USD10
23. Documentation and records. Syllabus for the Radio Telephony Operator Licence USD10
Personal Flying Logbook pilot USD25
24. Safety management. (a) Engine Logbook USD25
25. Security. (b) Airframe logbook USD25
26. Surveillance, safety and security audits and inspections. (c) Propeller Logbook USD25
(d) Airworthiness Notices Replacement USD25
27. Register of operator certificates. (e) Cover for technical log sheets USD5
28. Insurance. (f) Cover for airworthiness notices USD10
AMT maintenance engineers logbooks USD25
PART V G TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR USD50
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS H Foreign Operator’s Permit
(a) RPA above 20 Kgs USD200
29. Weather conditions.
(b) RPA below 20Kgs USD150
30. Landing on roads. For all inspections outside Zimbabwe Organisation to pay Airfares,
and inspectors per diem at USD350 per day
31. Controlled airspace.
For local audits outside Harare ATO to pay travel plus the Airfares,
32. Releasing object or substance. ground transport, accommodation and inspectors per diem at USD
100 per day
33. Dangerous goods.
34. Accidents and incidents.
35. Consumption of alcohol.
36. Remotely piloted aircraft system C2 datalink operational
requirements.
37. Remotely piloted aircraft system safety.
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Civil Aviation (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) Regulations, 2018

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY
Section
1. Title.
2. Interpretation.
3. Application.

PART II
REGISTRATION
4. Application for remotely piloted aircraft letter of approval.
5. Application for remotely piloted aircraft registration.
6. Registration eligibility.
7. Temporary importation of remotely piloted aircraft.

PART III
PERSONNEL LICENCING
8. Remote pilot licencing.
9. Requirements for the issue of a remotely piloted licence.
10. Theoretical knowledge examination.
11. Flight training.
12. Practical skills test.
13. Licence renewal.
14. Pilot logbook.

PART IV
REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM OPERATOR CERTIFICATE

Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette dated the 14th December, 2018. 15. Operator certificate requirements.
Printed by the Government Printer, Harare.

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