The Ministry of Defense discovered many unmanned aerial vehicles operating in restricted areas.

Recently, the Ministry of National Defense has discovered a number of spontaneous drone flights, without applying for flight permits, and flying into no-fly zones.

The Ministry of National Defense has just issued Official Dispatch No. 11747 on strengthening the management of unmanned aircraft and ultralight aircraft.

Drone operations remain complex.

The document stated that recently, the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles has had complicated developments. The Ministry of National Defense has discovered that some unmanned aerial vehicle flights are spontaneous, without applying for flight permits, and flying into prohibited areas.

Many organizations and individuals have not yet grasped the provisions of Decree No. 36/2008 of the Government and Circular No. 35/2017 of the Ministry of National Defense on the management and exploitation of unmanned aircraft and ultralight aircraft.

The Ministry of National Defense requests ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and People's Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities to coordinate in reviewing the subjects and procedures for applying for import and temporary import and re-export licenses for unmanned aircraft and ultralight aircraft into Vietnam. At the same time, manage flight activities, subjects of production, purchase, sale, ownership, and use of unmanned aircraft and ultralight aircraft to promptly rectify and guide the correct implementation of the provisions of Decree No. 36 and Circular No. 35.

At the same time, organize propaganda so that all organizations and individuals grasp, understand and properly implement the provisions of Decree No. 36 and Circular No. 35. Focus on disseminating the responsibilities of organizations and individuals when organizing flight activities; prohibited acts when exploiting and using unmanned aircraft and ultralight aircraft.

In addition, continue to review organizations and individuals involved in the production, business, exploitation and use of drones and ultralight aircraft to take management measures. Strengthen inspection and control of flights using drones and ultralight aircraft, promptly detect violations and resolutely handle them according to the provisions of law.

The Ministry of National Defense also encourages organizations and individuals to join Aviation Clubs to bring the operations of unmanned aircraft and ultralight aircraft into compliance with regulations.

According to ICTNews