Maarianhamina (EFMA) restrictive UAS geographical zone

EFMA UAS A SFC - 50 M
600831N 0195344E - 600805N 0195543E - 600609N 0195403E - 600635N 0195204E - 600831N 0195344E

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 conditions set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

 

EFMA UAS B SFC - 50 M
600956N 0195236E - 600838N 0195833E - 600444N 0195510E - 600601N 0194914E - 600956N 0195236E

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 conditions set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

Outside the lateral boundaries of EFMA 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.

 

EFMA UAS C 50 M - 120 M
601151N 0195154E - 600941N 0200149E - 600249N 0195552E - 600458N 0194559E - 601151N 0195154E

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 EFMA 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, (External link)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 EFMA 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.

 

EFMA UAS D 120 M – UNL
602028N 0194855E - 601430N 0201631E - 595445N 0195915E - 600038N 0193154E - 602028N 0194855E

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 conditions set by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency.

Outside the lateral boundaries of EFMA 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.

Aerial photography

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