KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) says that any drone operation without a permit is prohibited during the Asean Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on May 26 and 27.
Chief executive officer Datuk Captain Norazman Mahmud said the restrictions or ban on operating drones without a permit remains as per the existing regulations under Section 4 of the Civil Aviation Act 1969 (Act 3), Regulation 98, Regulations 140-144, the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 and the Civil Aviation Directives (CADs).
"A drone no-fly zone is different from an aircraft no-fly zone, which means any drone operation in the area around KLCC or at any location must first obtain a permit," he said when contacted Saturday (May 17).
He said CAAM always works closely with security agencies, including the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RUAF) for monitoring, controlling and coordinating flight activities involving elements of public safety and order.
"CAAM also collaborates with other government agencies such as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Survey and Mapping Department Malaysia for any drone flight activities in the country.
"This collaboration is important not only in the context of airspace control, but also to ensure that every flight operating in Malaysia complies with the stipulated safety regulations," he said.
Meanwhile, Norazman said the location of the Asean Summit at KLCC is not included in the no-fly zone for aircraft.
"Any restrictions or bans on permanent aircraft flights in the area have been gazetted and officially announced through Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) documents and notices to pilots (NOTAM)," he said. - Bernama
