HOW NAIA CONFISCATED MY DRONE

The confiscation of my drone (DJI Air 2S) at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last month was a realization that owning a drone in the Philippines is a responsibility. I acquired my first and second drone without prior profound knowledge that owning one has obligations to fulfill; one of which is to have your drone registered. In this video, I will share with you this unique experience and how I was interrogated in NAIA for my drone. I didn't mention in the video that my drone also lost its signal while I was flying it at Intramuros, luckily I was able to land it safely after it got its signal back after a few minutes. I was really shaking then and started to believe what my friend told me once that I should take extra caution when flying it, especially in the city as authorities may suspect it as a spy - I learned in the news that a drone can hold a small bomb; it has been used by some enemies as one of their tools in wars.

At the end of this video, I hope that you will learn from my experience to avoid the same mistake I had. If you have a drone or planning to have one, please ask the seller if that drone can be brought everywhere as some drones may not require registration, especially the lighter ones. For heavy content creators who have heavier drones, please have them registered and also take necessary training and seminars to get a license and legally operate one.

Nevertheless, I was able to film and created some aerial episodes during that vacation in Manila. My Tagaytay episode is still on its underway.

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Are drones allowed in the Philippines?
According to CAAP, drones are allowed in the Philippines, subject to CAAP regulations. Read on for more details.

Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in the Philippines:
To fly a drone commercially or fly a drone weighing more than 7 kilograms (15 pounds), you must obtain a CAAP certificate. For additional information, see the section below.
Fly only during daylight hours and in good weather.
Allow the drone to remain within your visual line of sight.
Avoid flying over densely populated areas, such as schools or markets.
Never fly higher than 400 feet above the ground.
Keep a safe distance of at least 30 meters (98 feet) from people not involved in the drone’s operation.
Avoid flying within a radius of 10 kilometers (6 miles) of airports.
Avoid flying near disasters, such as fires.
Certification Requirements for Flying a Drone in the Philippines
Large drones weighing more than 7 kilograms (15 pounds) and drones intended for commercial use require a CAAP UAV certificate. The authorization is divided into three sections:

Certificate as a UAV Controller / Pilot
Registration of unmanned aerial vehicles
Certificate of UAV Operator
To earn the UAV Controller / Pilot Certificate, you must complete a training course, pass an exam, and demonstrate proficiency in flight. This certificate is valid for five years. The UAV Operator Certificate is valid for three years and requires a letter of intent and detailed operations specifications.

Following registration, the required registration marks must be visible on the UAV.

Note for Foreign Operators
Importing UAVs into the Philippines

It is recommended that you obtain a “Carnet” or Merchandise Passport for your UAV equipment before entering the Philippines. This may prevent the need for lengthy customs procedures and may even eliminate the need to pay import taxes. While the Philippines is a non-carnet country, the Philippine Bureau of Customs may accept it as documentation.

In some instances, the Bureau of Customs will require an “Import Bond” to ensure that the UAV equipment is not resold into the market. The cost is determined by the declared value of the unmanned aerial vehicle being imported.

(SOURCE: https://drone-laws.com/drone-laws-in-...)

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