Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) warns of possible fines.

It has been brought to the attention of the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) of illegal operations of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and aerial devices.

The public, operators and owners are advised that there are certain restrictions imposed on the use of these equipment as they may endanger aircraft operations and the public at large.

Any person operating an RPA without an appropriate authorisation could be in breach of Fiji’s Air Navigation Regulations and could be charged under Criminal Law and be liable for prosecution.

The public is requested, in the interest of aviation safety to:-

 Contact the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji for information on any proposed use of RPA and aerial devices.  Report any sightings of any RPA in use to the Authority or nearest Police Station immediately.

 The contact for the Authority is Captain T Marshall on phone 6721555 Ext 3368 (during office hours 0800 to 1700) or Mobile 9995207 or call on the Authority’s Safety toll free line 0800 6725799 and leave a message.