MUSCAT: Oman has clarified the procedure of issuing licences for using drones.
In a decision issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) the fee for getting a licence range from OMR 25 to OMR 500. CAA also set the age limit to get the licence to a minimum of 18-years. CAA also said the drone has to be insured “for civil liability for the benefit of others throughout the license period.”
“To obtain a license to use an aircraft weighing less than 5 kg, individuals must pay OMR 25 as fees,and government agencies and small commercial companies must pay OMR 100 riyals, while the fees for large commercial enterprises are OMR 300.”
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The fee for obtaining a licence for aircraft with a mass of more than 5 kg ranges between OMR 400 to 500 for large commercial companies and between OMR 150 to 300 for small businesses and government institutions.
“In the event of non-compliance with the air rules and technical security and safety controls applied, the violator shall pay a fine of OMR 600 and a fine of OMR 300 in the event of non-compliance with the time and place specified in the license,” the statement added.
According to CAA, the licence is issued for a period of one year and can be renewed.
