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Tue, 28 May 2019
The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration is reminding local residents and visitors not to use drones to film the TT, practice sessions and races and is warning of potential prosecution and fines for those that infringe a ‘no drone zone’.
Breach of the restriction is an offence which is punishable on conviction by a fine of up to £2,500. Airspace restrictions in the vicinity of Isle of Man Airport mean that drone flying is also prohibited at the pre- and post-TT meetings held at the Billown Circuit.
Deputy Director of Civil Aviation, Colin Gill, commented: ‘The airspace above the TT course can get busy with emergency and filming activity by helicopters before, during, and after racing or practicing takes place. Drones can also pose a serious distraction to riders therefore race marshals are informed to immediately report any drones to race control and the police, which may result in the practice or race being halted.’
There are further restrictions in place affecting the Billown Circuit located within 5 kilometres of Isle of Man Airport, within which drones are always prohibited due to the dangers they could pose to an aircraft taking off or landing.
There will also be a Red Arrows display in Douglas Bay on 4 June at 19:30 during which any drone flight in the vicinity could cause danger.
The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration is a division of the Department for Enterprise responsible for the safety regulation of aviation in the Isle of Man.
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