The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a ban on the operation of all kinds of drones as well as light sports aircraft, across the country, Khaleej Times has reported. The GCAA has said that compliance with the ban was mandatory, given the current circumstances.
The authority also warned of legal action in case of failure to follow the ban. The civil aviation authority has also gone ahead and urged the public to cooperate. “It will be essential to ensure the safety and security of everyone,” the GCAA has said in a statement.
GCAA, on March 1, has already suspended flight permits for gliders, drones, and hobby aircraft of all kinds for one week at a time. There will be a weekly assessment of the situation, and a decision to keep the ban or lift it will be taken accordingly.
