Task 15.2 - "Drone briefing" - A regulatory simulation

This is a realistic exercise in problem solving and regulatory understanding - with real digital tools and collaboration in focus.

Goals:

To strengthen the group's understanding of airspace classes, regulatory requirements for drone operations and how to obtain the necessary permits for safe and legal flight.

Learning materials:

• Access to the ICAO map
• Avinors IPPC.no
• The NINOX portal (operatorportal.ninoxdrone.no/)
• Map.naturbase.no

Activity:

Scenario:

A drone company has been commissioned to survey a wind farm near a regional airport (with TIZ and RMZ) bordering a nature conservation area. The operation requires an altitude above 120 meters and includes BVLOS elements.

Team task - prepare a flight briefing:

• Airspace: Identify airspace types (FIR, TIZ, RMZ), with vertical and horizontal boundaries.
• Permits: Find out what permits are needed. Does a NOTAM need to be sent? Do you need to use NINOX or contact local air traffic control (e.g. nof@avinor.no)?
• Risk management and compliance: How are obstacles such as wind turbines handled? What are the rules for the protected area (available at naturbase.no)? How is BVLOS (planning, navigation, collision warning) handled?
• Height planning: Enter flight altitudes in both AGL and AMSL and explain the difference.

Presentation and assessment:

The groups present their briefing. The others play "air traffic controllers" or "safety inspectors" and give feedback based on the regulations.