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Kuusamo (EFKS) restrictive UAS geographical zone

January 8, 2021 at 15:07

EFKS UAS A SFC - 50 M
660027N 0291306E - 655850N 0291727E - 655802N 0291541E - 655939N 0291119E - 660027N 0291306E

During the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations are only allowed with a permission from the Air Traffic Service provider.

Outside the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations are only allowed with a permission from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency or under special condiotions set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

 

EFKS UAS B SFC - 50 M
660158N 0291255E - 655854N 0292110E - 655631N 0291552E - 655935N 0290735E - 660158N 0291255E

During the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations are only allowed with a permission from the Air Traffic Service provider.

Outside the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations are only allowed with a permission from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency or under special condiotions set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

Outside the lateral boundaries of EFKS UAS A geographical zone, flying in the vicinity of an obstacle (a horizontal distance of 50 metres maximum) is allowed at all times, and the height of the obstacle may be exceeded with 15 metres at the request of the entity responsible for the obstacle.

 

EFKS UAS C 50 M - 120 M
660351N 0291146E - 655837N 0292552E - 655437N 0291701E - 655952N 0290251E - 660351N 0291146E

During the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations above 50 m (AGL) are only allowed with a permission from the Air Traffic Service provider.

Outside the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations in the zone above 50 m (AGL) is permitted only under the following conditions:

  • The UAS operator must submit a separate notification to the Air Traffic Service provider. The purpose of the notification is to inform the ATS unit of the UAS activity in the event of an additional unexpected opening of the ATS unit.
  • The flying altitude must be less than 120 meters (AGL)
  • The flight must take place outside the lateral boundaries of EFKS UAS B geographical zone
  • The UAS operator must listen to the radio frequency of that ATS unit in question.

The operational hours of the ATS unit must be checked from the Aeronautical Information Publication www.ais.fi, and by calling that ATS unit in question. The contact information of ATS units can be found on Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP SUOMI/FINLAND).

Outside the lateral boundaries of EFKS UAS A geographical zone, flying in the vicinity of an obstacle (a horizontal distance of 50 metres maximum) is allowed at all times, and the height of the obstacle may be exceeded with 15 metres at the request of the entity responsible for the obstacle.

 

EFKS UAS D 120 M – UNL
661333N 0290251E - 655655N 0294748E - 654554N 0292308E - 660225N 0283814E - 661333N 0290251E

During the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations above 120 m (AGL) are only allowed with a permission from the Air Traffic Service provider.

Outside the operational hours of the ATS unit, UAS operations above 120 m (AGL) are only allowed with a permission from the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency or under special condiotions set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

Outside the lateral boundaries of EFKS UAS A geographical zone, flying in the vicinity of an obstacle (a horizontal distance of 50 metres maximum) is allowed at all times, and the height of the obstacle may be exceeded with 15 metres at the request of the entity responsible for the obstacle.

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