39. Responsibilities of a UA pilot

A UA pilot must not fly an unmanned aircraft unless the UA pilot —

is aware of the performance specifications and operating limitations of the unmanned aircraft; and

is satisfied that the unmanned aircraft is airworthy.

A UA pilot must —

when operating an unmanned aircraft, comply with the performance specifications and operating limitations of the unmanned aircraft as specified by the manufacturer; and

when operating an unmanned aircraft, ensure that the unmanned aircraft is within visual line of sight at all times unless the UA pilot licence allows the UA pilot to operate the unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight.

A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.

A UA pilot must not fly an unmanned aircraft unless the UA pilot —

is aware of the performance specifications and operating limitations of the unmanned aircraft; and

is satisfied that the unmanned aircraft is airworthy.

A UA pilot must —

when operating an unmanned aircraft, comply with the performance specifications and operating limitations of the unmanned aircraft as specified by the manufacturer; and

when operating an unmanned aircraft, ensure that the unmanned aircraft is within visual line of sight at all times unless the UA pilot licence allows the UA pilot to operate the unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight.

A person who contravenes paragraph (1) or (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction —

for a first offence, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both; and

for a second or subsequent offence, to a fine not exceeding $100,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or to both.