Unofficial; a True South flag, created in 2018, has quickly become popular for its simple yet elegant design and has been used by various National Antarctic Programs, Antarctic nonprofits, and expedition teams; the flag’s meaning is described as: horizontal stripes of navy and white represent the long days and nights at Antarctica’s extreme latitude; in the center, a lone white peak erupts from a field of snow and ice, echoing those of the bergs, mountains, and pressure ridges that define the Antarctic horizon; the long shadow it casts forms the unmistakable shape of a compass arrow pointed south, an homage to the continent’s legacy of exploration; together, the two center shapes create a diamond, symbolizing the hope that Antarctica will continue to be a center of peace, discovery, and cooperation for generations to come

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Last updated on October 21, 2024

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2018 – US Antarctic Program – Restrictions for Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the United States Antarctic Program

2019 – Commercial users now join recreational drone pilots in robust measures for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in wildlife-rich coastal areas.