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FAQ
In Macao, is it necessary to apply for a license to own or use unmanned aircraft (UAV) with a remote signal with FCC specifications?
In accordance with Category 1.8 of Chief Executive Order No. 198/2014, which has be revsied by Chief Executive Order nos. 468/2015, 370/2017 and 44/2019, corresponding to the communication equipment of wireless data, which satisfy the respective specifications and conditions of use, its use and commercialization does not require authorization, homologation or license from the Authority, as long as they operate in the following authorized frequency bands and in the maximum equivalent radiated isotropic power (E.I.R.P.):
| Authorized frequency bands | Maximum E.I.R.P. |
|---|---|
| 2400 – 2483.5 MHz | 200mW (23 dBm) |
| 5725 - 5850 MHz | 1W (30 dBm) |
It is therefore, UAVs with FCC operating specifications (such as DJI mavic air2), whose remote signal specifications exceed the E.I.R.P. maximum limit do not meet the conditions for exemption from the license is required to apply for the license of operation to the respective service.
Restrictions on unmanned aircraft operations
In accordance with Part IX Paragraph 67 of the Air Navigation Regulation of Macau, the restrictions on operations of unmanned aircraft in Macao air traffic control zone are as follows:
A person shall not operate any unmanned aircraft, unless the operation is indoors,within the boundaries of a protected area, including:
a) The airspace within 1000 metres of any aerodrome or landing location;
b) Aircraft flight path area defined asthe polygonal line with vertices at the pointswith the rectangular coordinates of Table A on Paragraph 67(b) of this Regulation;
c) The airspace within 50 meters of the Macao Government headquarters, the Legislative Assembly Building, the Court of Final Appeal Building,the official residences of the Chief Executive and principal officials of Macao, the Central People’s Government institutions in Macao as defined by Administrative Regulation no. 22/2000, the Macao Prison, the youth Correctional Institution, the Ka Ho power station and electrical power substations,The Macao Water Supply Company headquarters and the Ka- Ho Fuel farm;
d) The airspace above the 22 classified World Heritage Historic buildings, including: A- Ma Temple (Barra Temple), Headquarters Building ofthe Marine and Water Bureau ( Former Moorish Barracks), Mandarin’s House, St. Lawrence’s Church and forecourt,St. Joseph’s Seminary Building, St. Joseph’s Seminary Church,forecourt and staircase, D. Pedro V Theatre,Sir Robert Ho Tung Library Building, St.Augustine’s Church, Headquarters Building of the Municipal Affairs Bureau( Building of the Former LealSenado), SamKai Vui Kun (Kuan TaiTemple), Headquarters Building of the Holy House of Mercy of Macao, Cathedral Church, Lou Kau Mansion, St. Dominic’s Church, Ruins of St. Paul’s College ( Former Mater Dei Church,forecourt and staircase),Na Tcha Temple ( nearby theRuins of St. Paul’sCollege), Old City Walls (Section in Calçada de S. Francisco Xavier), Mount Fortress, St. Anthony’ s Church and forecourt, Headquarters Building of the Orient Foundation ( Former Garden House ofthe Camões Grotto), Protestant Cemetery, Guia Fortress, Chapel of OurLadyof Snow and Lighthouse; and
e) Areas over which the Civil Aviation Authority has restricted or prohibited flying in accordance with paragraph 66 of this Regulation.
In accordance with Part XVI Paragraph 184 of the Air Navigation Regulation of Macau, the restrictions on operations of unmanned aircraft having a total mass not exceeding 7 kg in Macao air traffic control zone are as follows:
A person may operate an unmanned aircraft having a total mass not exceeding 7 kg under the following conditions:
a) the unmanned aircraft does not fly withinthe boundaries of any protected area specified on paragraph 67.of the Air Navigation Regulation of Macau;
b) the unmanned aircraft flies within the height limits specified onparagraph 184.subparagraph. ( 2) of the Air Navigation Regulation of Macau;
c) the operation takes place during day time;
d) the unmanned aircraft is not carrying any dangerous substances, including weapons and ammunitions, corrosive, flammable or explosive substances,fireworks, firecrackers, any chemical or biologicalagent or toxin and any radioactive material or substance;
e) the unmanned aircraft is not discharging anything whether gaseous, liquidor solid;
f) the unmanned aircraft is not towing any object;
g) the unmanned aircraftis not flying within 100 metresof a gathering of 100 persons or more;
h) the UA pilot is on site within 100 metres and with direct control of the unmanned aircraft;
i) the unmanned aircraft is operated under a Visual Lineof Sight Operation(VLOS); and
j) the UA pilot is reasonably satisfied that the flight can safely be made.
The public can also read the information in the graphic package at the following link:
https://www.aacm.gov.mo/upload/eng/fly1.jpg