Tourists, having drones, will be fined a large amount in Turkey

Created on 28.02.2020 11:21

Turkish Authorities will stiffen the punishment for violations of air safety rules. We are talking about brawls in aircrafts and the use of drones. According to RIA Novosti, referring to Turkish Civil Aviation Authority, passengers will be fined 2,603 Turkish liras for disorderly conduct on board (about 151,200 tenge).

Also, photographers will pay 9,013 Turkish liras (almost 532,000 tenge) for using an unregistered drone in local authorities. Those who provided incorrect information about their drone characteristics during a registration will be fined 18,025 Turkish liras (1,058,400 tenge). Turkish Authorities note, drones pose a great danger to aircrafts, their flights repeatedly led to emergency situations on board.

In order not to register a drone when entering Turkey, tourists are advised to buy a device at local stores. According to Turkish rules, its weight should not exceed 500 grams, it can not be lifted into the air above 120 meters, fly over crowds, transfer control to other people, use a device in bad weather conditions, etc.

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