Coordination for Operations Over Coastal and National Waters

In plain language

Before flying your drone over Portuguese coastal waters, national waters, or near harbor entrances, you must coordinate with the National Maritime Authority and the local port captaincy to ensure your flight does not interfere with maritime traffic or search and rescue operations.

Requirement as structured

For UAS operations over national waters or coastal waters, UAS operators should coordinate with the National Maritime Authority and its capitania to confirm that there is no inconvenience (for example SAR or navy exercises).

Original regulatory text

In the case of UAS operations over national waters or coastal waters, coordinate with the National Maritime Authority and its capitania, to confirm that there is no inconvenience (e.g. SAR or navy exercises).

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