UAV Law: Everything you need to know for a UAV user with a takeoff weight above 250 grams.

Introduction

In this section you will find all the comprehensive information about the legislation of the Russian Federation affecting the operation of unmanned aircraft / unmanned aerial vehicles (hereinafter referred to as UAV (BGVS) / UAV / UAV) with a maximum takeoff weight from 0.25 kilograms to 30 kilograms, as well as about the registration process itself, obtaining ra permits for flights, and on punishment for ignoring the registration law and the rules for using the airspace of the Russian Federation. All information specified in this section will be periodically updated as the law affecting the unmanned hobby is formed.

Abbreviation

Abbreviation used in this section:

  • UAV - unmanned aerial vehicle (same as BGVS / UAV / UAV).
  • BGVS - unmanned civil aircraft.
  • UAV (UAV) - unmanned aerial vehicle.
  • AC - aircraft (UAV, airplanes, helicopters of civil and military aviation).
  • VP - airspace.
  • TRS - use of airspace.
  • EU ATM RF - Unified Air Traffic Management System of the RF.
  • The EC ATM Center is the main center of the Unified Air Traffic Management System.
  • AC ES ATM - zone centers of the Unified Air Traffic Management System.
  • RC EU ATM - regional centers of the Unified Air Traffic Management System.
  • MP - local mode.
  • BP - temporary mode.
  • FAVT - Federal Air Transport Agency.

Air Code of the Russian Federation

Air Code of the Russian Federation of 19.03.1997 N 60-FZ (revised. From 31.12.2017). Article 33. State registration and state registration of aircraft, paragraph 3.2.

Quote: “Unmanned civil aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 0.25 kilograms to 30 kilograms imported into the Russian Federation or produced in the Russian Federation are subject to accounting in the manner established by the Government Russian Federation".

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 05.25.2019 No. 658 "On approval of the Rules for accounting for unmanned civil aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kg up to 30 kilograms imported into the Russian Federation or produced in the Russian Federation ”. Effective date: September 27, 2019.

Quote: “Clause 2 of the Rules. Application for the registration of an unmanned aerial vehicle under clause 8 of the Rules approved by this resolution in relation to an unmanned civil aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kg to 30 kg imported into the Russian Federation or produced in the Russian Federation before the date of entry into force of this of the resolution shall be sent by the owner of such an aircraft to the Federal Air Transport Agency within a period not exceeding 30 days from the date of entry into force of this resolution ”.

To summarize: Every owner of a drone with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kg to 30 kg must register it by submitting an application to Federal Air Transport Agency (hereinafter referred to as FAVT).

The deadline for filing an application for registering a UAV

Quote: “Clause 12 of the Rules. An application for registering an unmanned aerial vehicle shall be submitted to the Federal Air Transport Agency within the following terms:

  • in the case of acquiring an unmanned aerial vehicle on the territory of the Russian Federation - within 10 working days from the date of purchase;
  • in case of import of an unmanned aerial vehicle into the Russian Federation - within 10 working days from the date of import;
  • in the case of independent manufacture of an unmanned aircraft - prior to its use for flights in the airspace over the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as outside it, where the responsibility for the organization of air traffic is assigned to the Russian Federation ”.

Accounting procedure for UAVs

Quote: “Clause 8 of the Rules. To register an unmanned aircraft, the owner of an unmanned aircraft submits to the Federal Air Transport Agency an application for registering an unmanned aircraft with a photograph of this unmanned aircraft, containing the following information:

a) Information about the unmanned aircraft and its technical characteristics:

  • Type of unmanned aircraft (name assigned by the manufacturer)
  • Serial (identification) number of the unmanned aircraft (if any)
  • The number of engines installed on an unmanned aircraft and their type (electric engine, gas turbine engine, internal combustion engine)
  • Maximum take-off weight of an unmanned aircraft

b) Information about the manufacturer of the unmanned aircraft:

  • Name (for legal of a person)
  • Surname, Name, Patronymic (for an individual entrepreneur or an individual who independently manufactured an unmanned aerial vehicle)

c) Information about the owner of the unmanned aircraft:

  • Telephone (telefax) number, e-mail address;
  • Full name, main state registration number, taxpayer identification number, address (for a legal entity)
  • Surname, Name, Patronymic, main state registration number of the state registration record of an individual entrepreneur, taxpayer identification number, address of the place of residence (for an individual entrepreneur)
  • Surname, Name, Patronymic, date and place of birth, insurance number of the individual personal account, number, series and date of issue of the identity document, address of the place of residence (for an individual who is not an individual entrepreneur) ".

How to send an application?

There are several ways to submit an application to FAVT :

  1. On your own or through a courier service
  2. Mail
  3. Portal of State Services
  4. Portal of UAV

Upon completion of the registration process, the drone will be assigned an account number.

Quote: “Clause 28 of the Rules. The registration number of the unmanned aircraft, assigned in the manner prescribed by these Rules, must be applied to the structural elements of the unmanned aircraft prior to the commencement of flights. "

To summarize: After providing the above information about the registered drone to the Federal Air Transport Agency, using one of the available methods, the device will be assigned an account number, which will have to be on board the UAV for the duration of the flights...

Application form

BVS registration(for an individual who is not an individual entrepreneur).

  • Application for BVS registration (for a legal entity).
  • Application for BVS registration (for an individual entrepreneur).
  • Recommended requirements for photos of UAVs.

    A photograph of the BVS should be colored against a light, solid background. The size of the UAV shown in the photo must occupy at least 70% of the total size of the image and contain an image of all elements of the UAV construction. The shooting angle should provide a display of the entire visible area of ​​the UAV, allowing for its identification.

    Rules for the use of airspace

    According to the Federal Rules for the use of the airspace of the Russian Federation : space, a prohibition or restriction of their activities in certain areas of the airspace of the Russian Federation is established in accordance with state priorities in the use of airspace, carried out by introducing temporary (VR) and local regimes (MR), as well as short-term restrictions. "

    Temporary regime

    Quote: Paragraph 137 of the RF IVP RF: “The temporary regime is established by the main center of the United systems for the following activities:

    e) flying unmanned aerial vehicles in the airspace of classes AC

    Local regime

    Quote: “Paragraph 137 of the RF IVP FP: The local regime is established by the zonal center of the Unified system in the lower airspace to ensure the following types activities:

    d) flying unmanned aerial vehicles in airspace of classes C and G

    Quote: Clause 139 of the FP IVP RF: “The local regime on air routes and local air lines open for international flights, as well as in areas of airfields open for international flights, is not established ".

    The structure of the EU ATM RF

    The structure of the EU ATM RF centers

    Obtaining a permit for IVS

    Temporary regime

    A short procedure for obtaining a permit for IVS - temporary regime.

    To obtain a permit, you must:

    1. Obtain a permit for UAV flights from a local government body (if the flights will be performed within the boundaries of settlements).
    2. To coordinate the flights of the UAV with the military airfield (if the flights will be performed in the area of ​​responsibility of the military airfield).
    3. Initial coordination of UAV flights with the EC ATM RC, obtaining information on the conditions for UAV flights.
    4. Drawing up a submission for the establishment of an interim regime, sending and agreeing it with the head of the EC ATM RC.
    5. Submitting and agreeing a submission to establish a VR to the EC ATM DC.
    6. Sending and approval of the submission for the establishment of a VR to the EC ATM Center (contacts: [email protected]; fax: 7 (495) 601 07 17; phone: 7 (495) 601-06-64;).
    7. Obtaining the number of the interim mode (GC EU ATM 7 (495) 601-06-64).
    8. Sending the UAV flight plan to the ES ATM DC at least one day before the start of the event.
    9. At least 2 hours before the start of the event, notify the period of your activity to the official of the military airfield with whom the flights were previously agreed (if the flights will be performed in the area of ​​responsibility of the military airfield)
    10. Not less than 2 hours before the start of the event, inform the period of your activity (confirm that you will use the mode set for you or remove it if you change your mind to fly) to the EC ATM DC and the EC ATM RC.
    11. At least 1 hour before the start of the event, request permission to use the airspace from the EC ATM RC.
    12. Inform no later than five minutes after the planned start of the activity: about the actual time of the start of the activity; on the delay, postponement or cancellation of activities in the EC ATM RC.
    13. Inform the official of the military aerodrome, with which the flights were previously coordinated, about the actual time of the commencement of activities.
    14. Inform no later than ten minutes after the end of the activity: about the actual end of the activity; about interruptions in airfield flights for more than an hour at the EC ATM RC.
    15. Report the actual time of the end of the activity to the official of the military airfield with which the flights were previously agreed (in the event that the flights were made in the area of ​​responsibility of the military airfield).
    16. Report on the actual time of the end of activities in the EC ATM Center: 7 (495) 601-06-64 and remove the temporary regime (in the event that UAV flights will not be operated).

    Local regime

    A short procedure for obtaining a permit for IVP - local regime.

    To obtain a permit, you must:

    1. Availability of a permit for UAV flights from a local government body (if the flights are carried out within the boundaries of settlements).
    2. To coordinate the flights of the UAV with the military airfield (if the flights will be performed in the areas of responsibility of the military airfield).
    3. Initially coordinate UAV flights with the EU ATM RC, obtain information on the conditions for UAV flights.
    4. Prepare a submission for the establishment of a local regime, send and coordinate it with the head of the EC ATM RC.
    5. Send and agree on submissions for the establishment of the MR in the EC ATM DC.
    6. Obtain the local mode number in the EC ATM DC.
    7. Send the UAV flight plan to the EC ATM DC at least one day before the start of the event.
    8. At least 2 hours before the start of the event, notify the period of your activity to the official of the military aerodrome with whom the flights were previously agreed (if the flights will be performed in the area of ​​responsibility of the military aerodrome).
    9. At least 2 hours before the start of the event, inform the period of your activity (confirm that you will use the mode set for you or remove it if you change your mind about flying) to the EC ATM DC and to the EC ATM RC.
    10. At least 1 hour before the start of the event, request permission to use the airspace from the EC ATM RC.
    11. Inform no later than five minutes after the planned start of the activity: about the actual time of the start of the activity; on the delay, postponement or cancellation of activities in the EC ATM RC.
    12. Inform the official of the military aerodrome with which the flights were previously agreed upon about the actual time of commencement of activities (if the flights will be performed in the area of ​​responsibility of the military aerodrome).
    13. Inform no later than ten minutes after the end of the activity: about the actual end of the activity; about interruptions in airfield flights for more than an hour at the EC ATM RC.
    14. Report the actual time of the end of the activity to the official of the military airfield with which the flights were previously agreed (if the flights were made in the area of ​​responsibility of the military airfield).
    15. Inform about the actual time of the end of activities in the EC ATM DC and remove the local regime (in the event that UAV flights will not be operated).

    If the controller of the EU ATM RC, when communicating information about the conditions for the UAV flights, said that the flights will be carried out on the basis of the establishment of a local regime, then coordinate the document and coordinate flights with the Main Center of the EU ATM is not required.

    Step-by-step instructions for obtaining permission to fly a drone using the example of the Kaliningrad region.

    To summarize: According to the current rules for the use of the airspace of the Russian Federation, to implement the flight of any aircraft (controlled by a pilot directly from the cockpit or remotely from the ground; with a maximum takeoff weight of 0.25 kg), it is necessary to carry out a number of mandatory actions and approvals both with local authorities and with the operational bodies of the Unified Air Traffic Management System. On the one hand, such a multi-stage approach guarantees the safe movement of aircraft, on the other hand, it seriously complicates the use of civil UAVs in the interests of an unmanned hobby, which caused massive discontent among the entire R / C community of the Russian Federation, and, in general, influenced the revision by officials of the current rules of air traffic control and introduction of them into them. laxative amendments (see section below).

    Flight without approval

    According to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 03.02. rules for the use of the airspace of the Russian Federation " (clause 52.1 ) - obtaining permission to use the airspace is not required if the following conditions are met:

    • Max. takeoff weight of UAV up to 30 kg.
    • Flight is within line of sight.
    • The flight is carried out during daylight hours.
    • The flight is carried out at an altitude of less than 150 meters from the earth or water surface.
    • The flight is carried out outside the control zones of civil aviation aerodromes, areas of aerodromes (heliports) of state and experimental aviation, prohibited zones, flight restriction zones, special zones, airspace over places of public events, official sports competitions, as well as security activities carried out in accordance with the Federal Law "On State Protection". (for acquaintance with such zones use the Internet resource: fpln.ru by means of internal filters
    • The flight is carried out at a distance of at least 5 km from the control points of uncontrolled airfields and landing sites.

    Responsibility

    Responsibility for preventing drone collisions with manned aircraft and other objects in the air, as well as collisions with obstacles on the ground, rests with the remote pilot.

    Punishment

    Federal Law dated 26.07.2019 No. 217-FZ "On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on administrative offenses ", which increases the punishment for violation of the rules for the use of airspace.

    Punishment for violation of the rules for the use of airspace (Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation Article 11.4.):

    1. Violation by an airspace user of the federal rules for the use of airspace, if this action does not contain a criminal offense, entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of twenty thousand to fifty thousand rubles; for officials - from one hundred thousand to one hundred and fifty thousand rubles; for legal entities - from two hundred and fifty thousand to three hundred thousand rubles or administrative suspension of activities for up to ninety days.
    2. Violation of the rules for the use of airspace by persons not duly endowed with the right to carry out activities for the use of airspace, if this action does not contain a criminal offense - entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of thirty thousand to fifty thousand rubles; for officials - from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand rubles; for legal entities - from three hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rubles or administrative suspension of activities for up to ninety days.

    Powers of law enforcement agencies

    On December 2, 2019, the President of the Russian Federation signed Federal Law No. 404-FZ dated 02.12. certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation ” improving the regulation of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles and clarifying the powers of law enforcement agencies in this matter. According to the law, the right to temporarily restrict the presence of unmanned aerial vehicles in the airspace above the venue of a public (mass) event and the adjacent territory, as well as to suppress the unauthorized presence of unmanned aerial vehicles in the airspace, including through the destruction and damage of such aircraft, suppression or transformation remote control signals in order to protect the life, health and property of citizens, conduct urgent investigative actions, operational search and anti-terrorist measures will be able to bodies: the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Federal Penitentiary Service, the Russian Guard, the FSB, the Foreign Intelligence Service and the FSO. Nevertheless, the actions of these services should be carefully worked out and regulated, which will clarify: the procedure for making a decision to suppress the unlawful use of UAVs, as well as a list of officials authorized to make such a decision. In this connection, on December 5, 2019, a round table was held in the State Duma to discuss the powers of law enforcement agencies to suppress the illegal use of drones by means of electronic or even physical impact with small arms, where a number of problems were identified that will have to be faced in the process the formation of such regulations.

    FAQ

    Q. Which drones are subject to registration in the Russian Federation? A. Unmanned civil aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kilograms to 30 kilograms imported into the Russian Federation or manufactured in the Russian Federation.

    Q. How and in what time frame is it necessary to register a drone with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kg to 30 kg, imported into the Russian Federation or produced in the Russian Federation? A. Registration of UAVs is realized by the owner's submission of an application with the necessary information to the Federal Air Transport Agency. Those who already have a drone must submit an application within 30 days from the date of entry into force of this decree (09/27/2019). For those who become the owner of the drone after this date, the rules oblige to register it within 10 days from the date of purchase / import / manufacture.

    Q. What information must be indicated in the application for registration? O. The application for registration must contain:

    • Photo of the unmanned aircraft
    • Type (name assigned by the manufacturer)
    • Serial (identification) number (if any)
    • Number of installed engines and their type (electric, gas turbine, internal combustion engine)
    • Maximum takeoff weight
    • Name (if the manufacturer is a legal entity)
    • Surname, Name, Patronymic (for an individual entrepreneur or an individual who independently manufactured an unmanned aircraft)
    • Telephone (telefax) number, e-mail address
    • Full name, main state registration number, taxpayer identification number, address (for legal entity)
    • Surname, Name, Patronymic, main state registration number of the record on state registration of an individual entrepreneur, taxpayer identification number, residential address property (for an individual entrepreneur)
    • Last name, First name, Patronymic, date and place of birth, insurance number of an individual personal account, number, series and date of issue of an identity document, address of residence "(for an individual, not who is an individual entrepreneur).

    Q. How can I send applications for registration with the FAVT? A. You can send an application by mail, through the portal of State Services, or through the portal of accounting for UAVs. Upon completion of the registration process, the drone will be assigned an account number, which must be applied to the UAV structural elements before it starts flying.

    Q. Why am I obliged to coordinate and obtain a permit for a UAV flight from the operational bodies of the EU ATM RF? A. Because, according to the current rules for the use of the airspace of the Russian Federation, to ensure the safe movement of aircraft, full awareness of the operational bodies of the Unified Flight Control System about their launch and movement is required.

    Q. Why can't I launch the UAV wherever I want? A. Because on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as on the territory of any other state, there are zones in which the launch / flight of a UAV is prohibited without the permission of the owner, which has a restricted zone at its disposal.

    Q. Where can I get acquainted with the zones restricting or prohibiting the IVP of the Russian Federation? O. All comprehensive information at the address: https://fpln.ru. Use Internal Filters

    Q. Where is the best place to launch unmanned hobby models so as not to violate the current legislation of the Russian Federation? O. It is recommended to operate such UAVs during daylight hours at altitudes less than 150 meters from the earth or water surface outside control zones, areas of airfields (heliports) of state and experimental aviation, prohibited zones, flight restriction zones, special zones, places for public events and official sports events, as well as at a distance of at least 5 km from the control points of uncontrolled airfields and landing sites.

    Q. What conditions release the drone owner from the need to obtain permission to use the airspace? O. According to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated 03.02.2020 No. 74 "On amendments to the Federal rules for the use of the airspace of the Russian Federation"clause 52.1 ) - obtaining permission to use the airspace is not required if the following conditions are met:

    • Max. takeoff weight of UAV up to 30 kg.
    • The flight is within line of sight.
    • The flight is carried out during daylight hours.
    • The flight is carried out at an altitude of less than 150 meters from the earth or water surface.
    • The flight is carried out outside the control zones of civil aviation aerodromes, areas of aerodromes (heliports) of state and experimental aviation, prohibited zones, flight restriction zones, special zones, airspace over places of public events, official sports competitions, as well as security activities carried out in accordance with the Federal Law "On State Protection". (for acquaintance with such zones use the Internet resource: fpln.ru by means of internal filters
    • The flight is carried out at a distance of at least 5 km from the control points of uncontrolled airfields and landing sites.

    Q. What is the penalty for violating the rules for the use of airspace? O. Punishment for violation of the rules by the user endowed in the prescribed manner with the right to carry out activities for the use of airspace, if this action does not contain a criminal offense:

    • for citizens: a fine in the amount of from 20 - 50 thousand rubles
    • for officials: 100 - 150 thousand rubles
    • for legal entities: 250 - 300 thousand rubles or administrative suspension of activities for up to ninety days.

    Punishment for violation of the rules by persons not duly endowed with the right to carry out activities for the use of airspace, if this action does not contain a criminal offense:

    • for citizens: administrative fine in the amount of 30 - 50 thousand rubles
    • for officials: 50 - 100 thousand rubles
    • for legal entities: 300 - 500 thousand rubles or administrative suspension of activities for a period of up to ninety days.

    V. Who has the right to restrict the presence of unmanned aircraft in the airspace above the venue of a public (mass) event and the adjacent territory, as well as to prevent the unauthorized presence of unmanned aircraft in the airspace, including by destroying and damaging such aircraft, suppressing or converting signals remote control of them? O On December 2, 2019, the President of the Russian Federation signedFederal Law dated 02.12.2019 No. 404-FZ "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation"

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