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Presented by:

Sonet Kock

Aviation Compliance Advisor

AviComply (Pty) Ltd

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Contents

1. Types of Operations

2. Application Process

i. South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)

ii. Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC)

1. OVERVIEW: SA-CAR PART 101

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R-VLOS

(Restricted visual line-of-sight)

An operation within 500m of the

remote pilot

AND

below the height of the highest

obstacle within 300m of the RPA,

in which the remote pilot

maintains direct unaided visual

contact with the RPA to manage

its flight and meet separation and

collision avoidance

responsibilities.

1. OVERVIEW: SA-CAR PART 101

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VLOS

(Visual line-of-sight)

An operation below 400 ft above surface in

which the remote pilot, maintains direct

and unaided visual contact with the RPA at

a distance not exceeding 500 m.

1. OVERVIEW: SA-CAR PART 101

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E-VLOS

(Extended visual line-of-sight)

An operation below 400 ft above surface

in which an observer, maintains direct and

unaided visual contact with the remotely

piloted aircraft

at a distance not exceeding 1000 m from the

pilot.

Observer to be trained by the ROC Holder.

1. OVERVIEW: SA-CAR PART 101

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B-VLOS

(Beyond visual line-of-sight)

An operation in which the remote pilot cannot maintain direct unaided visual

contact with the remotely piloted aircraft to manage its flight and to meet separation

and collision avoidance responsibilities visually.

1. OVERVIEW: SA-CAR PART 101

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Dual Application Process

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: RPAS OPERATIONS

• RPAS Operator Certificate

• RPAS Registration

• Pilot LicensingSACAA

• Air Services License

• Class III – General Air Service

• Domestic / International

ASLC

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SACAA Application

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

Phase 1 – Pre-Application

Phase 2 – Formal Application

Phase 3 – Submission of Documentation

Phase 4 – Inspection and Demonstration

Phase 5 - Approval

Five Phase Application Process

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SACAA Application

ROC Applicant

• Management Structure

• Operations Manual

• Type of Operations

RPAS

• Registration

• RPAS Letter of Approval

• Maintenance

Pilot Licensing

• Category

• Type of Operations

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

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Management Structure: required by SACAA & Air Services Licensing Council

Accountable

Executive

Aviation Safety

Officer

RP: Flight

Operations

Remote Pilot

Observer

(E-VLOS)

RP: Aircraft

(Maintenance)

Quality Assurance

ManagerSecurity Manager

ROC Applicant

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

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2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

Limitations and Prohibitions

Controlled Airspace

Flights above 400ft

Aerodromes (10km)

National Key Points

Beyond Visual line of sight (B-

VLOS)

Night Operations

Persons

(50m)

Structure or Building

(50m)

Public Road

“Except by the holder of an ROC and as approved by the Director of Civil Aviation”

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RPAS to be flown:

• Certificate of Registration – registration markings on RPA

• RPAS Letter of Approval (RLA)

• Description of RPAS

• Operating limitations

• System Safety Requirements

• Flight manual / User guide

• Certificate from ICASA

• Radio Type Approval

• Maintenance Programme

• Manufacturer training

RPAS (ROC Holder)

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

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Summary: Part 101

Application Phase:

Commercial Corporate Non-Profit

Air Service License (ASL) x - -

RPAS Operator Certificate (ROC) x x x

RPA Letter of Approval (RLA) x x x

Remote Pilot License (RPL) x x x

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

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Summary: Part 101

Operations Phase: Renewal dates

Validity periods

Air Service License (ASL) Valid until amendments

RPAS Operator Certificate (ROC) Valid 12 months; annual renewal audit

RPA Letter of Approval (RLA) Valid 12 months, annual renewal

Remote Pilot License (RPL) Valid 24 months; Revalidation check

2. APPLICATION PROCESS: SA-CAR PART 101

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ASL

Applicant

• Key Personnel

• Financial Capability

• Type of Operations

RPAS

• Registration

• Ownership

3. APPLICATION PROCESS: ASLC

Air Service License Application

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Application Form

Company Documents

Financial Statements

Management Personnel

RPASType of

Operations

BEE Certificate

InsuranceManagement

Plan

Air Service License Application

3. APPLICATION PROCESS: ASLC

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Precision Agriculture

Mine Surveying

Security

Scientific Research

Search and Rescue

4. CONCLUSION

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Thank you for your time.

Any Questions?