Classification of Involved Persons at Public Events

In plain language

When flying near people, you cannot classify them as 'involved persons' simply by putting a warning on their tickets, sending an email, or making a PA announcement. They must actively understand the risks and know how to follow safety instructions.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that informing event attendees of UAS operations via public address systems, ticket statements, or advance emails/text messages is insufficient to classify them as 'involved persons'.

Original regulatory text

(f) Involved Person means a person, as identified by the operator, who can reasonably be expected to follow directions and safety precautions given by the operator or UA pilot(s), in order to avoid unplanned interactions with the UA. In principle, in order to be considered an ‘involved person’, one should: (1) Broadly understand the risks involved in that UAS operation; and (2) Be able to understand and carry out safeguards during that UAS operation, as introduced by the site manager, the operator and UA pilot, to ensure safety is maintained during operations. Uninvolved Person means anyone who is not an Involved Person. Note: Spectators or other persons gathered for sporting activities or other mass public events (e.g. National Day Parade or the F1 race) that do not occur for the purpose of the UAS operation are generally considered to be ‘uninvolved persons’. An example: When filming with a UAS at a large-scale music festival or public event such as the Chingay or National Day Parade, it is not sufficient for the audience or anyone present to be informed of the UAS filming through any of the following means: (1) A public address system, (2) A statement on the ticket (3) In advance by email or text message. These types of communication channels do not satisfy the points above. In order to be considered an involved person, the person should be made aware of the possible risk(s) involved and is able to carry out safeguards in place, to ensure safety during UA operations.

Applies when

operation

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over people

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