(8)  Lao DCA may revoke the approval of an area, or change the conditions that apply to such an approval, in the interests of the safety of air navigation, but the details of any revocation or change must be published in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart by the AIS Providers.

(9)  Lao DCA must also give written notice of the revocation or change:

(a)  to the person who applied for the approval of the area; or

(b)  if that person applied for that approval as an officer of an organization concerned with unmanned aircraft or rockets.

(1)  If a provision of this Part requires a person to give information to Lao DCA about the operation, launching or release of an unmanned aircraft, rocket or unmanned aerial activities, then, unless the provision says otherwise, the person may do so by giving the information to:

(a)  if the person is an approved governmental organization — the AIS Center; or

(b)  an appropriate approved aviation administration organization (Military operation and so on).

(2)  However, 1.5. (1) does not apply in relation to the release of small balloons, or in relation to a firework display.

(3)  The information does not need to be given in writing unless:

(a)  Lao DCA to which it is given asks for it to be given in writing in the particular case; or

(b)  another provision of this regulation requires it to be given in writing.

(4)  If a person gives the information to an organization mentioned in paragraph 1.5 (1) (a) or (b), then, subject to 1.5. (6), the person is taken, for all purposes, to have complied with the requirement to give the information.

(5)  If in a particular case Lao DCA to which the information is given reasonably requires extra information about the operation, launching or release, Lao DCA may ask the person for the extra information.

(6)  If Lao DCA asks for more information under 1.5. (5), the person is not taken to have complied with the requirement mentioned in 1.5. (1) to give the information until the person gives to Lao DCA or the other approved organizations the extra information.

(7)  If a day is not a working day for the office of Lao DCA or the other approved organizations to which notice of an event is given or an application made, that day does not count for the purpose of working out how many working days’ notice of the event has been given, or how many working days before an event the application has been made.

(8)  In 1.5 (7): working day, in relation to an office of Lao DCA, means a day on which that office is open on weekdays (Monday-Friday).

(1)  Lao DCA may do either or both of the following by instrument, in relation to a particular unmanned aircraft or rocket or type of unmanned aircraft or rocket:

(a)  exempt the aircraft or rocket, or aircraft or rockets of that type, from compliance with a specified provision of Part 3 to 7;

(b)  exempt a person from compliance with a specified provision of Part 3 to Part 7 while he or she is operating the aircraft or launching the rocket, or operating aircraft or launching rockets of that type.

(2)  Before Lao DCA decides under 1.6 (1) to exempt an aircraft, rocket or type, or a person, from compliance with a provision of any of Part 3 to Part 7, Lao DCA must take into account any relevant considerations relating to the safety of air navigation.

(3)  Lao DCA may impose a condition necessary in the interests of the safety of air navigation on such an exemption.

(4)  A person must not contravene a condition imposed under 1.6 (3).

(4A) An offense against 1.6 (4) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) If a provision of this Part (other than 1.4) authorizes Lao DCA or another governmental organization to impose a condition on an approval, permission, certification or exemption, Lao DCA or the governmental organization must give a written statement of any condition so imposed to the person who applied for the approval, permission, certification or exemption.

(2) Unless Lao DCA or the governmental organization gives the statement to the person, the person is not bound by the condition.

An unmanned aircraft of any mass category shall not be manufactured, assembled, exported, imported, sold, chartered, leased by any person unless he/she has satisfied the following requirements:

a)  The person has registered with the Lao DCA for manufacturing, assembling, importing, exporting, selling, chartering or leasing Unmanned Aircraft for the reasons of technical inspections, and

b)  The person maintains an updated record of details of each Unmanned Aircraft being manufactured, assembled, imported, exported, sold, chartered or leased, and if such aircraft is made available to a third person the following requirements must be complied.

(i)  Name of the third person, address, emergency contact information (email and mobile number) and National Identity Card number.

(ii)  Product, type/model and Serial Number and any other identification of the Unmanned Aircraft.

(iii)  Product serial numbers of accessory units that may be provided with the Unmanned Aircraft such as cameras, remote control, other sensors etc.

(iv)  For Unmanned Aircraft weights above 200 grams but below 1 kilogram, the third person is informed in writing of the requirements of;

a)  registering the Unmanned Aircraft with the Lao DCA prior to commencement of operations,

b)  obtaining flight clearance from the Air Traffic Services Provider in the controlled aerodromes and from Lao DCA in the other approved areas where the Unmanned Aircraft is operated in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation.

No person or organization may operate an Unmanned Aircraft without a valid Insurance Cover to the third party for the injury, damage, property or loss of life.

The person remotely operating the Unmanned Aircraft or the owner shall immediately report any occurrence of an accident or incident involving destruction of private or public property and any injury caused to the third party by any operation of Unmanned Aircraft to the nearest police station of the location of occurrence.

Report on the incident shall be submitted to Lao DCA by the owner/ the person remotely operated the Unmanned Aircraft at the earliest but not later than 48 hours of its occurrence.

The report should include the following information:

1) Name of the owner and contact information

2) Name of the operator and contact details

3) Registration details issued to pilot-less aircraft.

4) Location of the accident;

5) Date of the accident;

6) Time of the accident;

7) Person(s) injured and extent of injury, if any or known;

8) Property damaged and extent of damage, if any or known;

9) Description of what happened.

This Subpart applies to the operation of all unmanned aircraft and unmanned aerial activities that are not aircraft, whether or not any of 3 to 7 applies.

(1)  A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft or other unmanned aerial activities in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, another person, or property.

(2)  A person must not launch a rocket or home-made rockets that is not an aircraft in a way that creates a hazard to an aircraft.

(3)  A person must not launch a rocket or home-made rockets that is not an aircraft in a way that creates a hazard to another person or to property.

(3A) An offense against 2.2 (1), (2) or (3) is an offense of strict liability.

(4)  It is not a defense to a charge of contravening 2.2 (1), (2) or (3) that the relevant unmanned aircraft was being operated, or the relevant rocket or home-made was launched, in a way that complied with the operations manual approved by Lao DCA.

(5)  In 2.2 (2) and (3): rocket includes a firework rocket and home-made, regardless of whether it can rise more than 400 feet above ground level or not.

This Subpart applies to the operation of unmanned aircraft of all kinds, except operation mentioned in 1.1 (3).

Note: Rockets and home-made rockets that are not aircraft are dealt with separately in Part-7 (7.1).

(1) A person may operate an unmanned aircraft in or over a prohibited area, or in or over a restricted area, only with the permission of, and in accordance with any conditions imposed by, the organization controlling the area.

Note: Details of prohibited or restricted areas are published in the AIP or a NOTAM.

(1A) An offense against 3.2 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(2)  In 3.2 (1): organization controlling the area means:

(a)  in the case of a prohibited area — the Secretary to the Department of Defense; and

(b)  in the case of a restricted area — the organizations/entities mentioned in AIP (as issued from time to time) as the controlling organization for the area.

(3)  For 3.2 (1):

(a)  the organization controlling the area must give a written statement of any condition so imposed to the person who applied for the permission; and

(b)  unless the organization gives the statement to the person, the person is not bound by the condition.

(1) A person may operate an unmanned aircraft above 400 feet AGL in controlled airspace only:

(a)  in an area approved under 1.4 as an area for the operation of unmanned aircraft of the same kind as the aircraft, and in accordance with any conditions of the approval; and

(b)  in accordance with an air traffic control clearance.

Note AGL = above ground level.

(2) An offense against 3.3 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate an unmanned aircraft at an altitude above 400 feet AGL within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome only if:

(a)  the operation is permitted by another provision of this Part; or

(b)  permission has been given for the operation under 3.5.

Note AGL = above ground level.

(2)  A person may operate an unmanned aircraft over an area mentioned in paragraph (3) (a) or (b) only if:

(a)  the operation is permitted by another provision of this Part; or

(b)  permission has been given for the operation under regulation 3.5.

(3)  The areas for 3.4 (2) are:

(a)  a movement area or runway of an aerodrome; and

(b)  the approach or departure path of a runway of an aerodrome.

(4)  A person must not operate an unmanned aircraft in such a manner as to create an obstruction to an aircraft taking off from, or approaching for landing at, a landing area or a runway of an aerodrome.

(5)  An offense against 3.4 (1), (2) or (4) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) The authority from which permission must be obtained for the purposes of regulation 3.4 is:

(a)  if the aerodrome concerned is a controlled aerodrome — the air traffic control service for the aerodrome; or

(b)  in the case of any other aerodrome — Lao DCA.

(2) A person applies for permission under this regulation by giving to the relevant organizations mentioned in 3.5 (1) the information required by table 3.5, so far as relevant to the proposed operation.

Note: For free balloon and heavy balloon, see 7.4 For tethered balloon, see 7.3.

(3) If more than 1 aircraft is to be operated at a time, such a requirement is a requirement to give the information about each such aircraft.

(4)  1.6 does not authorize a person who or that applies for permission under this regulation to make the application to a body mentioned in paragraph 1.5 (1) (a) or (b).

(5)  If the authority grants the permission, it may impose conditions on the permission in the interests of the safety of air navigation.

(6)  A person must not contravene a condition imposed under 3.5 (5).

(7)  An offense against 3.7 (6) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate an unmanned aircraft at above 400 feet AGL only:

(a)  in an area approved under regulation 1.4 as an area for the operation of unmanned aircraft of the same class as the aircraft concerned, and in accordance with any conditions of the approval; or

(b)  as otherwise permitted by this Part.

Note AGL = above ground level.

(2)  An offense against 3.6 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person must not cause a thing to be dropped or discharged from an unmanned aircraft in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, a person, or property.

(2)  An offense against 3.7 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate an unmanned aircraft:

(a)  in or into cloud; or

(b)  at night; or

(c)  in conditions other than VMC; only if permitted by another provision of this Part, or in accordance with an air traffic control direction.

(2)  An offense against 3.8 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  This Subpart applies to:

(a) the operation of a large UAV; and

(b) the operation of a small UAV for purposes other than sport or recreation.

Note 1: There is no practicable distinction between a small UAV and a model aircraft except that of use — model aircraft are flown only for the sport of flying them.

Note 2: For large UAV and small UAV, see 4.1.2.

Note 3: For small UAV for the purpose of leisure, recreation and sport see Part 6.

(2)  Nothing in this Part applies to the operation of a UAV if:

(a)  while it is being operated, the person operating it keeps it in sight; and

(b)  it is operated in a way that complies with Part 5.

(3)  This Part does not apply to the operation of a micro UAV. Note 1: See 1.1 (3).

Note 2: For micro UAV, see 4.1.2.

In this Part:

approved area means an area approved under regulation 1.4 as an area for the operation of UAVs.

Note: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

certified UAV controller means a person certified under 4.3.

controller of a UAV means a person who performs a function that would be, if the UAV were a manned aircraft, a function of its flight crew.

large UAV means any of the following:

(a)  an unmanned airship with an envelope capacity greater than 100 cubic meters;

(b)  an unmanned powered parachute with a launch mass greater than 150 kilograms;

(c)  an unmanned aeroplane with a launch mass greater than 150 kilograms;

(d)  an unmanned rotorcraft with a launch mass greater than 100 kilograms;

(e)  an unmanned powered lift device with a launch mass greater than 100 kilograms.

micro UAV means a UAV with a gross weight of 100 grams or less. small UAV means a UAV that is not a large UAV nor a micro UAV. UAV means unmanned aircraft, other than a balloon or a kite.

(1) Subject to 4.2.1 (2) and (3), a person must not operate a UAV within 30 meters of a person who is not directly associated with the operation of the UAV.

(1A) An offense against 4.2.1(1) is an offense of strict liability.

(2)  4.2.1 (1) does not apply in relation to a person who stands behind the UAV while it is taking off.

(3)  4.2.1 (1) also does not prevent the operation of a UAV airship within 30 meters of a person if the airship approaches no closer to the person than 10 meters horizontally and 30 feet vertically.

(1) A person may operate a small UAV outside an approved area only if:

(a)  where the UAV is operated above 400 feet AGL, the operator has Lao DCA’s approval to do so; and

(b)  the UAV stays clear of populous areas.

Note 1: AGL = above ground level.

For populous area, see 1.4

For small UAV, see 4.1.2

Note 2: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

Note 3: For the kinds of UAV operation to which this part does not apply, see 4.1.1

(2) An offense against 4.2.2 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate a large UAV only if either a special certificate of airworthiness (restricted category), or an experimental certificate, has been issued for it under Lao Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (LCASR) Part 12 – Very Light, Ultra-Light Aircraft.

Note 1: For large UAV, see 4.1.2

Note 2: A large UAV is required to carry Certificate of Registration Card (CofRC) — see Lao Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (LCASR) Part 12 – Very Light, Ultra-Light Aircraft (12.4)

(2)  An offense against 4.2.3 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  Lao Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (LCASR) Part 12 – Very Light and Ultra-Light Aircraft paragraph 12.3 applies to large UAVs.

Note: That is, a large UAV must be maintained as a Class B Aircraft.

(2)  A person who carries out maintenance on a large UAV must comply with any directions given in writing by Lao DCA in relation to the maintenance of the UAV, or the maintenance of UAVs of a class that includes the UAV.

(1) A person may act as the controller of a large UAV that is a Lao aircraft if the person is certified as a UAV controller under 4.3.

Note: For the kinds of UAV operation to which this part does not apply, see regulation 4.1.1

(2)  For that paragraph, a person may perform any other duty that is essential to the operation of a large UAV that is a Lao aircraft even if the person does not hold the appropriate civil aviation authorization.

(3)  A person may carry out maintenance on:

(a)  a large UAV that is a Lao aircraft; or

(b)  an aircraft component for such a UAV; or

(c)  aircraft material for such a UAV;

if the person:

(d)  holds an airworthiness authority that authorizes the maintenance; or

(e)  carries out the maintenance under the supervision of a person who holds such an authority.

(1)  A person may operate a UAV for hire or reward only if the person holds a UAV operator’s certificate that authorizes the person to operate the UAV.

(2)  An offense against 4.2.6 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate a large UAV only with Lao DCA’s approval.

(2)  Lao DCA may impose conditions on an approval in the interests of the safety of air navigation.

(3)  For example, without limiting the generality of 4.2.7 (2), Lao DCA may impose conditions on an approval:

(a)  prohibiting the operation of the relevant UAV at night or in conditions other than VMC; or

(b)  restricting the extent to which the UAV may be operated at night or in conditions other than VMC; or

(c)  requiring the UAV to stay within a specified area, or

(d) requiring the operator to make specified broadcasts.

(4)  The operator of a UAV must comply with a condition of the approval of its operation.

(5)  If the person is certificated as an operator of large UAVs, and the proposed operation would not contravene any condition of the certification, Lao DCA must approve the proposed operation, but may impose conditions (including conditions mentioned in 4.2.7 (3)) on the approval.

Note: For certification as an operator of UAVs, see 4.4

(6)  An offense against 4.2.7 (1) and (4) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  In this regulation:

certificated UAV means a UAV for which a certificate of airworthiness has been issued and still valid.

(2)  A person must not operate a UAV that is not a certificated UAV over a populous area at a height less than the height from which, if any of its component fails, it would be able to clear the area.

Note 1: For populous area, see regulation 1.4. For UAV, see regulation 4.1.2.

Note 2: For the kinds of UAV operation to which this part does not apply, see regulation 4.1.1.

(3)  Without the approval from Lao DCA, a person must not operate a certificated UAV over a populous area at a height less than the height from which, if any of its components fails, it would be able to clear the area.

(3A) An offense against 4.2.8 (2) or (3) is an offense of strict liability.

(4) In considering whether to give an approval under 4.2.8 (3), Lao DCA must take into account:

(a)  the degree of redundancy in the UAV’s critical systems; and

(b)  any fail-safe design characteristics of the UAV; and

(c)  the security of its communications and navigation systems.

(5) Before giving an approval under 4.2.8 (3), Lao DCA must be satisfied that the person who intends to operate the UAV will take proper precautions to prevent the proposed flight being dangerous to people and property.

(1) A person may control a UAV in controlled airspace only if he or she:

(a)  holds an aircraft radiotelephone operator’s certificate of proficiency; and

(b)  maintains a listening watch on a specified frequency or frequencies; and

(c)  makes broadcasts on a specified frequency or frequencies at the specified interval giving the specified information.

Note: This part does not apply to the operation of micro UAVs— see 4.1.1 (3).

In 4.2.9 (1):

specified frequency for particular airspace means a frequency specified from time to time in AIP or by ATC as a frequency for use in the airspace.

specified information for particular airspace means information specified from time to time in AIP or by ATC as information that must be broadcast in the airspace.

specified interval for particular airspace means the interval specified from time to time in AIP or by ATC as the interval at which broadcasts must be made while in that airspace.

(3)  Lao DCA may direct that a particular person must not control a UAV unless the person:

(a)  holds an aircraft radiotelephone operator’s certificate of proficiency; and

(b)  maintains a listening watch on a frequency or frequencies specified in the direction; and

(c)  makes broadcasts:

(i)  on a frequency or frequencies; and

(ii)  at intervals; and

(iii)  giving information — specified in the direction.

(4)  The person must comply with the direction.

(5)  Lao DCA may direct, in regard to a particular UAV or type of UAV, that a person must not control the UAV, or a UAV of that type, unless he or she:

(a)  holds an aircraft radiotelephone operator’s certificate of proficiency; and

(b)  maintains a listening watch on a frequency or frequencies specified in the direction; and

(c)  makes broadcasts:

(i)  on a frequency or frequencies; and

(ii)  at intervals; and

(iii)  giving information — specified in the direction.

(6)  The person must comply with the direction.

(7)  An offense against 4.2.9 (1), (4) and (6) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) An application for certification as a UAV controller must include the following information:

(a)  details of any flight crew license, air traffic control license or flight service license that the applicant holds (including details of ratings, endorsements and qualifications);

(b)  details of any aeronautical experience that the applicant has;

(c)  details of any aviation theory examinations the applicant has passed (other than any examination passed in the course of gaining a license mentioned in paragraph (a));

(d)  if the applicant does not hold a license mentioned in paragraph (a), details of any flight radio operator’s license or radio operator’s certificate of proficiency that the applicant holds;

(e)  details of the applicant’s experience in operating UAVs;

(f)  evidence of the completion of any training course in UAV operation that the applicant has undertaken.

(2)  If Lao DCA reasonably needs more information about the applicant’s qualifications and experience, or a document, to allow it to decide whether to certify the applicant as a UAV operator, it may ask the applicant in writing to give to it that information or a copy of that document.

(3)  Lao DCA may refuse to consider, or cease considering, the application until the applicant gives the information or copy to it.

(1)  Only an individual is eligible to be certificated as a UAV controller.

(2)  A person is eligible to be certificated as a UAV controller if he or she:

(a)  qualifies for the issue of a radio operator’s certificate of proficiency; and

(b)  has been awarded a pass in an aviation license theory examination (other than a flight radio operator’s examination); and

(c)  has been awarded a pass in an instrument rating theory examination; and

(d)  has completed a training course in the operation of the type of UAV that he or she proposes to operate, conducted by the UAV’s manufacturer; and

(e)  has at least 5 hours experience in operating UAVs outside controlled airspace.

(3)  A person who holds or has held:

(a)  a flight crew license with a command instrument rating; or

(b)  a military qualification equivalent to a license and rating mentioned in paragraph (a); or

(c)  an air traffic control license, or a military qualification equivalent to an air traffic control license; is taken to satisfy the conditions in paragraphs (2) (a), (b) and (c).

(1)  Lao DCA may impose a condition on the certification of a person as a UAV controller in the interests of the safety of air navigation.

(2)  For example (without limiting the generality of 4.3.3 (1)), a condition may:

(a) allow the person to control UAVs of only specified kinds; or

(b)  limit the areas where he or she may control UAVs; or

(c)  allow him or her to control UAVs only in VMC.

(3) It is a condition of a UAV controller’s certification that he or she must not operate a UAV in controlled airspace unless he or she holds an aircraft radiotelephone operator’s certificate of proficiency.

(1)  If Lao DCA certifies a person as a UAV controller, Lao DCA may issue a certificate setting out the fact that the person is so certified.

(2)  If Lao DCA certifies a person as a UAV controller, and imposes a condition on the certification, Lao DCA must issue a certificate setting out the fact that the person is so certified, and the condition.

(1)  A UAV controller’s certification remains in force until it is cancelled.

(2)  However, a UAV controller’s certification is not in force during any period of suspension.

(1)  Lao DCA may give a show cause notice to a certified UAV controller if there are reasonable grounds for believing that there are facts or circumstances that would justify the cancellation of the certification under regulation 4.3.7.

(2)  A show cause notice must:

(a)  tell the controller of the facts and circumstances that, in Lao DCA’s opinion, would justify the cancellation of the certification under regulation 4.3.7; and

(b)  invite the controller to show in writing, within a reasonable time stated in the notice, why the certification should not be cancelled.

(3)  A show cause notice may state that the certification is suspended if Lao DCA reasonably considers that there may be a serious risk to the safety of air navigation if the certification were not suspended.

(4)  If a show cause notice states that the certification is suspended, the certification is suspended from when the notice is given to the holder.

(5)  Lao DCA may at any time revoke the suspension.

(6)  If the approval is suspended and Lao DCA has not dealt with it under regulation 4.3.7 within 90 days after the day it is suspended, the suspension lapses at the end of that period.

(1)  Lao DCA may cancel a certified UAV controller’s certification by written notice to the controller, if:

(a)  Lao DCA has given to the controller a show cause notice under regulation 4.3.6 in relation to it; and

(b)  Lao DCA has taken into account any representations made, within the period stated in the notice, by or on behalf of the controller; and

(c)  there are reasonable grounds for believing that the controller:

(i)  has operated a UAV in contravention of this Regulation or of a condition of the certification; or

(ii)  has operated the UAV negligently or carelessly; or

(iii)  in operating the UAV, has recklessly endangered human life or property.

(2)  If Lao DCA has given a show cause notice under regulation 4.3.6 to a certified UAV controller, and it decides not to cancel the approval, it:

(a)  must tell the controller in writing of the decision; and

(b)  must, if the controller’s certification is suspended under that regulation, revoke the suspension.

(1)  Despite anything else in this regulation, Lao DCA must cancel a certified UAV controller’s certification if asked to do so in writing by the controller.

(2)  The cancellation takes effect when the request is given to Lao DCA, or if a later day is stated in the request, on the later day.

(1)  An application for certification as a UAV operator must include: (a) details of:

(i)  the applicant’s structure and organization; and

(ii)  its staff and their qualifications and experience (including, in particular, the names, qualifications, experience, duties and functions of the persons who are to be the applicant’s chief UAV controller and maintenance controller); and

(iii)  its facilities and equipment; and

(iv)  its practices and procedures; and

(b) a general description of the proposed operations, including the type or types of UAV to be used.

(2)  The application must be accompanied by a copy of each of the applicant’s manuals relevant to the operation of UAVs.

(3)  If Lao DCA reasonably needs more information about the applicant, or a document, to allow it to decide whether to certify the applicant as a UAV operator, it may ask the applicant in writing to give to it that information or a copy of that document.

(4)  Lao DCA may refuse to consider, or cease considering, the application until the applicant gives the information or copy to it.

(1) A person is eligible to be certificated as a UAV operator if:

(a)  the person has an organization and structure that is appropriate for safe operation of UAVs; and

(b)  the person has enough qualified and experienced personnel to undertake the proposed operations safely; and

(c)  the person has facilities and equipment appropriate to carry out the proposed operations using UAVs of the type to be used; and

(d)  the person has suitable practices and procedures to do so; and

(e)  if necessary, the flight crew are certified as UAV controllers and hold flight radiotelephone operators’ certificates of proficiency; and

(f)  the person has nominated suitable persons to be its chief UAV controller and maintenance controller.

(2)  A body that is not a legal person is not eligible to be certified as a UAV operator.

(3)  Two or more persons cannot be certified jointly as a UAV operator.

(1)  It is a condition of the certification of a person as a UAV operator that the person:

(a)  maintains within its organization a position of chief UAV controller having at least the functions and duties of a chief controller;

(b)  employs as its chief UAV controller a person who is certified as a UAV controller and who is competent to carry out those duties and perform those functions; and

(c)  either:

(i)  maintains a position within its organization of maintenance controller, with the functions and duties; or

(ii)  has an arrangement with another qualified and competent person to carry out those functions and duties; and

(d)  if it maintains within its organization a position of maintenance controller — employs as its maintenance controller a person who is competent to carry out the duties and perform the functions of a maintenance controller.

(2)  If the UAV operator operates more than 1 UAV, the chief UAV controller must carry out the duties and functions of a chief UAV controller on a full-time basis.

(3)  Lao DCA may impose a condition on the certification of a person as a UAV operator in the interests of the safety of air navigation.

(4)  For example (without limiting 4.4.3 (3)), a condition may:

(a) allow the person to operate UAVs of only specified kinds; or

(b) allow the person to operate UAVs only for specified purposes; or

(c) limit the areas where the person may operate UAVs; or

(d) allow the person to operate UAVs only in VMC.

(1)  If Lao DCA certifies a person as an operator of UAVs, Lao DCA may issue a certificate setting out the fact that the person is so certified.

(2)  If Lao DCA certifies a person as an operator of UAVs, and imposes a condition on the certification, Lao DCA must issue a certificate setting out the fact that the person is so certified, and the condition.

(1)  An operator’s certification remains in force until it is cancelled.

(2)  However, an operator’s certification is not in force during any period of suspension.

Certification as a UAV operator is not transferable.

(1)  Lao DCA may give a show cause notice to a certified UAV operator if there are reasonable grounds for believing that there are facts or circumstances that would justify the cancellation of the approval under regulation 4.4.8.

(2)  A show cause notice must:

(a)  tell the holder of the facts and circumstances that, in Lao DCA’s opinion, would justify the cancellation of the certification under regulation 4.3.7; and

(b)  invite the operator to show in writing, within a reasonable time stated in the notice, why the certification should not be cancelled.

(3)  A show cause notice may state that the certification is suspended if Lao DCA reasonably considers that there may be a serious risk to the safety of air navigation if the approval were not suspended.

(4)  If a show cause notice states that the certification is suspended, the certification is suspended from when the notice is given to the holder.

(5)  Lao DCA may at any time revoke the suspension.

(6)  If the approval is suspended and Lao DCA has not dealt with it under regulation 4.3.7 within 90 days after the day it is suspended, the suspension lapses at the end of that period.

(1)  Lao DCA may cancel a certified UAV operator’s certification by written notice to the operator, if:

(a)  Lao DCA has given to the operator a show cause notice under regulation 4.3.6 in relation to it; and

(b)  Lao DCA has taken into account any representations made, within the period stated in the notice, by or on behalf of the operator; and

(c)  there are reasonable grounds for believing that:

(i)  the operator has operated a UAV in contravention of this Regulation or of a condition of the certification; or

(ii)  an employee of the operator has operated a UAV negligently or carelessly; or

(iii)  an employee of the operator, in operating a UAV, has recklessly endangered human life or property.

(2)  If Lao DCA has given a show cause notice under regulation 4.3.6 to a certified UAV operator, and it decides not to cancel the approval, it:

(a)  must tell the operator in writing of the decision; and

(b)  must, if the operator’s certification is suspended under that regulation, revoke the suspension.

(1) Despite anything else in 4.4, Lao DCA must cancel a certified UAV operator’s certification if asked to do so in writing by the operator.

(2) The cancellation takes effect when the request is given to Lao DCA, or if a later day is stated in the request, on the later day.

An Operator Permit is granted by Lao DCA to an applicant if the applicant is able to ensure safe operation of UA, taking into account the applicant’s organizational set-up, competency of the personnel especially those flying the UA, procedures to manage safety including the conduct of safety risk assessments, and the airworthiness of each of the aircraft. The permit is valid for up to one year.

An Activity Permit is granted by Lao DCA to an applicant for a single activity or a block of repeated activities to be carried out by an UA at a specific area of operation, and which are of specific operational profiles and conditions.

There are two types of activity permits:

• Class 1 Activity Permit is required for UA activities conducted for purposes that are not recreational or research in nature; or if the UA to be used is over 7kg in total mass (including payload). A Class 1 Activity Permit is not valid without an UA Operator Permit.
• Class 2 Activity Permit is required for UA activities conducted for recreational or research purposes, and which meets any of the following conditions:
  • Operating altitude higher than 200 ft (approx. 60 m) above ground level (AGL);
  • Within 5 km of a civil/military aerodrome, controlled airspace; or
  • Within any Restricted Area, Danger Area or Protected Area

Besides Lao DCA, there are other permits required from various agencies for certain aspects of the unmanned aircraft operation that come under their purview. This includes:

• Ministry of National Defense for aerial photography and/or overflight of security-sensitive locations
• Ministry of Post and Telecommunication (MPT) for use of radio frequencies and power.
• Clearance for Manufacturing, Assembling, Importing, Exporting, Selling from appropriate governmental organizations.

This subpart applies to the operation of model aircraft weighing 100 grams or more (except operation mentioned in paragraph 1.1 (3) (a) or (b)).

Note 1: For model aircraft.

Note 2: This Subpart does not apply to:

(a)  a control-line model aircraft (that is, a model aircraft that is constrained to fly in a circle, and is controlled in attitude and altitude, by means of inextensible wires attached to a handle held by the person operating the model); or

(b)  a model aircraft flown indoors. See 1.1 (3).

In this subpart:

approved area means an area approved under regulation 1.5 as an area for the operation of model aircraft.

Note: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

giant model aircraft means a model aircraft that has a take-off mass (excluding fuel) of more than 25 kilograms, but not more than 150 kilograms.

(1)  A person may operate a model aircraft only if the visibility at the time is good enough for the person operating the model to be able to see it continuously.

(2)  An offense against 5.3 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate a model aircraft at night only in accordance with the written procedures of approved by Lao DCA.

(2)  An offense against 5.4 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person must not operate a model aircraft over a populous area at a height less than the height from which, if any of its components fails, it would be able to clear the area.

Note: For populous area, see 1.3.

(2)  Subject to 5.5 (3) and (4), somebody who is operating a powered model aircraft must ensure that, while the model aircraft is in flight, or is landing or taking off, it stays at least 30 meters away from anyone not directly associated with the operation of model aircraft.

(3)  5.5 (2) is not contravened if somebody stands behind the model aircraft while it is taking off.

(4)  5.5 (2) is also not contravened if, as part of a model flying competition, a model aircraft is flown within 30 meters of somebody who is judging the competition.

(5)  An offense against 5.5 (1) and (2) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may operate a model aircraft outside an approved area above 400 feet AGL only if he or she:

(a)  keeps it in sight; and

(b)  keeps it clear of populous areas.

Note 1: AGL = above ground level.

For populous area, see regulation 1.3.

Note 2: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

(2) An offense against 5.6 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may operate a giant model aircraft only in accordance with:

(a) the rules and procedures of an approved aviation administration organization; or

(b) an approval given by Lao DCA.

Note: For giant model aircraft, see regulation 5.2.

(2)  Lao DCA may impose a condition on the operation of a giant model aircraft if the condition is reasonably necessary in the circumstances in the interests of aviation safety.

(3)  The operator of a giant model aircraft must comply with any condition imposed under 5.7 (2).

(4)  An offense against 5.7 (1) and (3) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may conduct a model aircraft flying display only in compliance with 5.8 (2) and (3).

(1A) An offense against 5.8 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(2)  A person complies with 5.8 if the display is conducted:

(a)  in an approved area; and

(b)  in accordance with the rules and procedures of an approved aviation administration organization.

Note: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

(3)  A person complies with 5.8 if the display is conducted in accordance with the following conditions and any other conditions imposed by Lao DCA under 5.8 (4):

(a)  at least 21 days before the display, somebody is nominated as the organizer of the display;

(b)  at least 21 days before the display, he or she gives to Lao DCA the following information:

(i)  his or her name, address and telephone number;

(ii)  the proposed program of flying;

(iii)  where the display will be held, and how big the intended flying field is;

(iv) how many spectators are expected, and where they will be; (c) he or she ensures that:

(i) having regard to the events making up the display, proper precautions are taken for the safety of the participants and spectators; and

(ii) the operators participating in the display are competent to carry out each proposed maneuver safely.

(4) Lao DCA may impose a condition on the conduct of a model flying display if in the circumstances the condition is reasonably necessary in the interests of aviation safety.

This subpart applies to the operation of drone for the recreation/leisure/sport purpose.

Drone Operator means an organization who will be operating the drone.

Drone Controller means a person who will be controlling the drone.

A drone operator must comply with the requirements contained in Part 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, subpart 4 and the requirements specified below:

a)  Pre-operation:

1)  Check whether the drone and its controlling remote are in the appropriate and competent manner for the operation;

2)  Be authorized by the person controlling the area intending for the operation;

3)  Be familiarized with area intending for the operation and be briefed with the current weather.

4)  Be prepared for the emergency situation such as: supporting of first aids and the response when the drone is not within the responsibilities of control.

b)  Operating:

1)  All Drone weights over 1 kilogram should be registered with Lao DCA;

2)  A person must not operate a drone in a manner to be a hazard to another aircraft in flight;

3)  A person must not operate a drone over an assembly of people (e.g. concerts, sporting events, parades) unless it is approved by the organizations holding that events and should complied with 6.3 b) to i), 1) to 13);

4)  A person must not operate a drone farther than 300 meters;

5)  A person must not operate a drone within 30 meters of any person, vessel, vehicle or structure not under your direct control;

6)  A person must not operate a drone closer than 5 kilometers from any aerodromes unless it is approved by Lao DCA;

7)  A person must not operate a drone in a negligent or reckless manner so as to endanger life or property of others;

8)  A person must not operate a drone over 400 ft (120 m) above ground level;

9)  A person must not operate a drone over urban areas such as villages, towns and cities unless it is approved by Lao DCA;

10)  A person must not operate a drone in civil or military controlled airspace (e.g airspace surrounding airports) unless it is approved by concerned organization;

11)  A person must not operate a drone in restricted areas (e.g. military installations or prisons) unless it is approved by concerned organization;

12)  A person must not control a drone into/land/take-off in another person’s private areas unless it is allowed by the landowner for take-off and landing;

13)  A person must not control a drone outside of the controller direct line of sight.

Note 1: An offense against 6.3 is an offense of strict liability

Note 2: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of approval and conditions in a NOTAM/aeronautical chart in accordance with 1.4 (5).

a)  Drone Controller Certification in case of operating drone other than recreation, leisure and sport purpose.

1)  A person applying for Drone Controller Certificate to operate drone other than purpose recreation, leisure or sport purpose must comply with Part 4.3 and 4.4.

2)  An offense of 6.4, a) is an offense of a strict liability.

b)  Drone Controller Certification in case of operating drone for recreation, leisure and sport purpose.

A person applying for Drone Controller Certificate to operate a drone for recreation, leisure and sport purpose must comply with the following condition:

1) drone controller controlling drone weight under 2 kilograms

i. A person may operate a drone weights under 2 kilograms only that person is at least 18 years of age and be authorized by Lao DCA.

ii. Operate drone in accordance with the requirements specified in 6.3, a) and b)

iii. Lao DCA may impose conditions when necessary to ensure the safety for Air Navigation.

2)  drone controller controlling drone weights under 25 Kilogram

i. A person may operate a drone weights under 25 kilograms only that person is

complies with the requirements specified in 6.3, a) and b) and 6.4, b), 3) and 4);

ii. An offense against 6.4, b), 2) is an offense to the strict liability.

3)  Eligibility of drone controller
A person may be eligible to control a drone for recreation, leisure and sport activities only when he/she meets the following requirements:

1)  Be at least 18 years of age;

2)  Be a good citizen;

3)  Be in a good health; and

4)  Never been in legal commission or in jail.

4)  Application for the Drone Controller Certification includes:
An application for a Drone Controller Certification must be submitted to Lao DCA with the documents mentioned in table 6.4 below:

An applicant requesting to operate a drone must request for the Unmanned Vehicle Permit specified in Part 4.5 of this regulation. The application requesting for an operation of a drone is contained in the Appendix 8.

This Subpart applies to the operation of rockets of all kinds including home-made rocket (Bang Fai), except rockets mentioned in paragraph 1.1 (3) (f).

Note 1: That is, 7.1.1 does not apply to a firework rocket not capable of rising more than 400 feet above ground level. See 1.1 (3) (f).

Note 2: Rocket in this subpart does not include a rocket-powered aircraft — see 7.1.3.

(1)  If a law of Laos deals with the operation or use of rockets, and is not inconsistent with this part, nothing in this part affects the operation of the law.

(2)  For 7.1.2 (1), a law of Laos is not inconsistent with this part if it is possible to comply with both this part and the Lao law at once.

In this Part:

approved area means an area approved under regulation 1.5 as an area for the operation of rockets.

Note: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

high power rocket means a rocket that is not a model rocket, and, to avoid doubt, includes:

(a)  a sounding rocket; and

(b)  a sub-orbital rocket; and

(c)  a launch vehicle.

model rocket means a rocket that:

(a) weighs no more than 1 500 grams; and

(b)  carries no more than 125 grams of propellant; and

(c)  produces no more than 320 newton-seconds of impulse; and

(d)  is made of balsa, wood, paper or plastics or a combination of those materials, but contains no metal as structural parts.

Home-made Rocket (Bang Fai):

Home-made rocket is usually released into airspace for a call for rain and a celebration of fertility.

Rocket: does not include a rocket-powered or rocket-assisted aircraft.

(1)  A person may launch a rocket (including a model rocket) in or over a prohibited area, or in or over a restricted area, only with the permission of, and in accordance with any conditions imposed by, the authority controlling the area.

Note: Details of prohibited or restricted areas are published in the AIP or a NOTAM.

(2)  In 7.1.4 (1):

authority controlling the area means:

(a)  in the case of a prohibited area— the Secretary to the Department of Defense; and

(b)  in the case of a restricted area — the authority mentioned in AIP (as issued from time to time) as the controlling authority for the area.

(3)  An offense against 7.1.4 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may launch a rocket (including a model rocket) to higher than 400 feet AGL in controlled airspace only:

(a)  in an approved area; or

(b)  in accordance with an air traffic control clearance.

Note 1: AGL = above ground level.

Note 2: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

(2) An offense against 7.1.5 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may launch a rocket that is not a small model rocket to higher than 400 feet AGL within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome only if:

(a)  doing so is permitted by another provision of this Part; or

(b)  permission has been given for the operation under regulation 7.1.7.

Note 1 AGL = above ground level.

For model rocket, see regulation 8.3.

Note 2: Some special provisions apply to model rockets — see 7.1.12.

(2)  In 7.1.6 (1):
small model rocket means a model rocket that weighs less than 500 grams and either:

(a)  uses no more than 25 grams of propellant; or

(b)  produces no more than 20 newton-seconds of impulse.

(3)  A person may launch a rocket (including both a small model rocket and any other model rocket) from or over an area mentioned in 7.1.6 (4) (a) or (b) only if:

(a)  doing so is permitted by another provision of this Part; or

(b)  permission has been given for the operation under regulation 7.1.7.

(4)  The areas for 7.1.6 (3) are:

(a)  a movement area or runway of an aerodrome; and

(b)  the approach or departure path of a runway of an aerodrome.

(5)  An offense against 7.1.6 (1) and (3) is an offense of strict liability

(1) The authority that must give permission for 7.1.6 is:

(a) if the aerodrome concerned is a controlled aerodrome — the air traffic control service for the aerodrome; or

(b) in the case of any other aerodrome — Lao DCA.

(2) A person applies for permission under this regulation by giving to the relevant authority mentioned in 7.1.7 (1) the information required by table 7.1.7, so far as relevant to the proposed launch:

(4) 1.5 does not authorize a person who or that applies for permission under this regulation to make the application to a body mentioned in paragraph 1.5 (1) (a) or (b).

(5) An authority mentioned in 7.1.7 (1) may impose conditions on a permission in the interests of the safety of air navigation.

(6) A person must not contravene a condition imposed under 7.1.7 (5).

(7) An offense against 7.1.7 (6) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may launch a high-power rocket, or permit a high power rocket to be launched, only in an approved area.

Note 1: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

Note 2: For high power rocket, see 7.1.3.

(2)  A person may launch a high power rocket, or permit a high power rocket to be launched, only if the person gives the details listed in the table following 7.1.7 (2) to Lao DCA at least 5 working day before the intended time of the launch.

Note: A person can comply with this requirement by telling:

(a)  if the person is an approved aviation administration organization—the NOTAM Office; or

(b)  the appropriate approved aviation administration organization. See 1.6.

(3)  If more than 1 rocket is to be launched at a time, such requirement is a requirement to give the information about each such rocket.

(4)  An offense against 7.1.8 (1) and (2) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may launch a rocket that is not a model rocket to higher than 400 feet AGL only:

(a)  in an approved area; or

(b)  as permitted by another provision of this Part.

Note 1: AGL = above ground level.

Note 2: AIS Providers under the supervision of Lao DCA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

(2)  An offense against 7.1.9 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person must not cause anything to be dropped or discharged from a rocket in a way that creates a hazard to an aircraft.

(2)  An offense against 7.1.10 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may launch a rocket that is not a model rocket:

(a) in or into cloud; or

(b) at night; or

(c) in conditions other than VMC; only as permitted by another provision of this Part, or in accordance with an air traffic control clearance.

Note: For model rocket, see 7.1.3.

(2)  However, 7.1.11 (1) does not prevent rockets being operated as part of a firework display.

(3)  An offense against 7.1.11 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person must not launch a model rocket into cloud. Note: For model rocket, see 7.1.3.

(2)  A person must not launch a model rocket to higher than 400 feet AGL within 5 nautical miles of an aerodrome.

(2A) An offense against 7.1.12 (1) and (2) is an offense of strict liability.

(3) Subject to 7.1.12 (1) and (2) and Part 2, a person may launch a model rocket outside an approved area, or at night

This subpart regulates the conduct of certain firework displays, to the extent necessary to prevent them being a hazard to the safety of air navigation.

(1)  If a law of Laos deals with the use of fireworks, and is not inconsistent with this Part, nothing in this Part affects the operation of the law.

(2)  For 7.2.2 (1), a law of Lao PDR is not inconsistent with this Part if it is possible to comply with both this Part and the Lao PDR law at once.

For this Part, a person operates a firework display if the person places the fireworks for the display, or fires them off.

A sky lantern, also known as “Wish Lantern”, is an airborne paper lantern which derives in the air through heated air enclosed within the body of the lantern. Heat is usually generated through a small flame housed within the lantern. Sky lanterns are commonly released during Boat Racing Festival.

(1)  A person may use, in a firework display, a projectile that is capable of reaching more than 400 feet above ground level only if Lao DCA so approves.

(2)  An offense against 7.2.4 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may operate a firework display in or over an area mentioned in 7.2.5 (2) (a) or (b) only if 7.2.5 (3) or (4) applies to the display.

(1A) An offense against 7.2.5 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(2) The areas for 7.2.5 (1) are:

(a)  a movement area or runway of an aerodrome; and

(b)  the approach or departure path of a runway of an aerodrome.

(3)  This regulation applies to a firework display if:

(a) permission for the display has been given by:

(i)  if the aerodrome is a controlled aerodrome — the air traffic control service for the aerodrome; and

(ii)  in the case of any other aerodrome — Lao DCA; and

(b) the person who proposes to operate the display has, before doing so, given to Lao DCA the details required by table 7.2.6.

(4)  This Part applies to a firework display if the fireworks are set off on or near domestic premises by or for somebody who lives there.

(1)  A person may operate a firework display at a place within 3 nautical miles of an aerodrome only if the person has given at least 5 working days’ notice to Lao DCA.

(2)  However, 7.2.6 (1) does not apply if:

(a)  the fireworks are set off on or near domestic premises by or for somebody who lives there; and

(b)  either:

(i)  if a law of Lao PDR allows fireworks to be set off in that place only on a particular day or days — the fireworks are set off on such a day; or

(ii)  if there is no such law in that place — the fireworks are set off on a day on which fireworks are customarily set off on domestic premises in that place.

When the person tells Lao DCA, the person must also give to Lao DCA the information required by table 7.2.6.

(4) Lao DCA may impose a condition on the operation of a firework display if the condition is reasonably necessary in the circumstances in the interests of the safety of air navigation.

(5) A person operating a display must comply with any condition imposed under 7.2.6 (4).

(6) An offense against 7.2.6 (1) and (5) is an offense of strict liability.

The release of sky lanterns is strictly prohibited according to the the operating hours of military activities.

Furthermore, the sky lanterns should not be released within these limits without a permit:

• Within 5km of an airport/airbase
• Higher than 200 feet AGL (above ground level) outside 5km of an airport/airbase

It is required to submit a notification to Lao DCA when planning to release sky lanterns within the area and height limits.

A permit is required from Lao DCA when releasing sky lanterns outside the area and height limits. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. It will take 7 working days to process the application, as assessment will be conducted in consultation with the Ministry of National Defense in order to obtain clearance. The Application requesting for the release of sky lanterns must give the Lao DCA the information contained in the table 7.2.7.

This subpart applies to the operation of tethered balloons and kites.

Note: This subpart does not apply to:

(a)  the shielded operation (that is, operation within 100 meters of a structure and not above the top of the structure) of a small balloon; or

(b)  the operation of an unmanned tethered balloon or kite below 400 feet AGL. See 1.1 (3).

(1)  In this Part:

tethered balloon means a balloon that is attached to the ground, or an object on the ground, by a cable.

(2)  For this Part, the height of a tethered balloon is taken to be the height above ground level of the topmost part of its envelope.

A kit may distract pilots during certain stages of flight if flown near an airport or airbase (such as take- off or landing path) and/or be ingested by aircraft engines. This may endanger lives and cause harm to the property – in the air and on the ground.

Kite flying must not be conducted within these limits without a permit:

• Within 5km of an airport/airbase.
• Outside 5km of an airport/airbase, but higher than 200 feet above ground level.
• Higher than 500 feet above mean sea level in any other place

There is no need to submit a notification to Lao DCA, If there is no plan to fly a kite within the area and height limits.

A permit to fly kites is required from Lao DCA when conducted outside the area and height limits. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. It will take 7 working days to process the application, as assessment will be conducted in consultation with the Ministry of National Defense.

(1) A person may operate a tethered balloon or a kite above 400 feet AGL outside an area approved under regulation 1.4 as an area for the operation of unmanned balloons or kites (as the case requires) only if:

(a)  the mass of the balloon or kite is no more than 15 kilograms; and

(b)  the horizontal visibility at the time is at least 5 kilometers; and

(c)  the person gives to Lao DCA the information required by table 7.3.4 about the proposed operation at least 1 working day before it is due to start.

Note 1: A person can comply with this requirement by telling:

(a) if the person is an approved aviation administration organization— the NOTAM Office; or

(b) the appropriate approved aviation administration organization. See regulation 1.5.

Note 2: AIS Providers under Lao DCA supervision must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart — see 1.4 (5).

(1A) An offense against 7.3.4 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(2) If more than 1 tethered balloon or kite is to be operated at a time, such a requirement is a requirement to give the information about each such balloon or kite.

(1)  A person may operate a tethered balloon only if

(a)  each mooring line has colored streamers attached at intervals of no more than 15 meters along it, with the first streamer no more than 150 feet above ground level; and

(b)  the streamers would be visible in normal daylight for at least 1.5 kilometers.

(2)  An offense against 7.3.5 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1)  A person may operate a tethered balloon or kite under cloud only if he or she keeps the balloon or kite at least 500 feet (measured vertically) below the cloud.

Note: For tethered balloon, see 7.3.2.

(2)  An offense against 7.3.6 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) A person may operate a tethered balloon at night at or above 400 feet AGL only if it is lit so as to be visible in VMC from at least 4 kilometers away.

(1A) An offence against 7.3.7 (1) is an offence of strict liability.

(2) The lighting required by 7.3.7 (1) may be inside the balloon, on its outside, or on the ground.

(1)  A person may operate a tethered balloon only if it is fitted with a device that will cause it to deflate rapidly and completely if it escapes from its mooring.

(2)  An offense against 7.3.7 (1) is an offense of strict liability.

(1) If a tethered balloon escapes from its mooring, and the deflation device does not cause it to deflate, the person operating it must tell Lao DCA as soon as possible:

(a) where the balloon was launched; and

(b)  what time it broke free; and

(c)  the direction it was headed when last seen.

(2) An offense against 7.3.9 (1) is an offense of strict liability.