RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR USING PILOTLESS FLYING OBJECTS AT SPECIFICALLY PROTECTED NATURE AREAS

  1. Video recording using a pilotless flying object (further – drone) is possible only after receiving a permission in writing to conduct aero video recording. Such a permission is issued by vicepresident of the security – the manager of the security service of the nature reserves.  
  2. Using a drone is only possible under supervision and surveillance of a staff member of the security service of the nature reserves. The operator of a drone must strictly follow instructions and requirements of the staff member of the security service of the nature reserves. 
  3. A minimum distance from the airborne drone to a closest wild animal must be at least 50 m, the altitude of the airborne drone must be at least 50 m. 
  4. Should an animal show signs of fright or disturbance, the distance must be increased to at least 80-100 meter. Alternatively, recording may be aborted by a decision of the staff member of the security service of the nature reserves. 
  5. A possibility to use a drone for video recording of a specific animal (a specific group of animals) is assessed by the staff member of the security service of the nature reserves depending on the current situation. 
  6. Take-off and landing of a drone are allowed at a location specified by the accompanying staff member of the security service of the nature reserves.