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#ARML2201745ACreation of Prohibited Zone LF-P 227 L Bec de l'aigle

🇫🇷France··Other·High Impact·View source ↗

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The law establishes a prohibited zone identified as LF-P 227 L Bec de l'aigle in the La Ciotat region of Bouches-du-Rhône, aimed at enhancing air security and managing anti-drone operations. This zone has a circular area of 930 meters in radius from a specified geographical point, extending vertically from ground level up to 150 meters. The zone operates 24/7, and unauthorized aircraft are generally prohibited, with limited exceptions for state-authorized missions.

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Key Changes

  • Creation of a permanent prohibited airspace zone LF-P 227 L Bec de l'aigle.
  • Abrogation of a temporary prohibited zone from April 2021.
  • Establishment of conditions for drone penetration with a 5-day prior notice requirement.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

All unmanned aircraft are prohibited from entering the circular airspace of LF-P 227 L Bec de l'aigle (930 meters radius centered on 43°10'29"N - 005°34'26"E, from ground level to 150 meters altitude)

All unmanned aircraft operators/remote pilots
prohibition
high

Unmanned aircraft operators seeking to conduct state-authorized missions within the prohibited zone must obtain prior agreement from the managing authority with a minimum notice period of 5 working days

Remote pilots operating unmanned aircraft for state services (defense, gendarmerie, police, customs, civil security, and rescue)
licensing
medium

The managing authority must provide flight information and alert services within the prohibited zone

Managing authority of the airspace/Flight Information Region Marseille
operational
medium

Information regarding contact organizations and user notification procedures for the prohibited zone must be communicated to airspace users via aeronautical information services

Competent aeronautical information authorities
disclosure
high

Remote pilots operating unmanned aircraft in violation of this prohibition are subject to sanctions under Articles L. 6211-4, L. 6211-5, L. 6232-2, L. 6232-12, and L. 6232-13 of the French Transport Code

All unmanned aircraft remote pilots
prohibition

Affected Parties

Drone operatorsState authorities

Tags

airspace regulation,drone management,national security