Director charged over drone flight near Wang Fuk Court
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Summary
A 39-year-old man appeared at Fanling Magistrates’ Courts on September 24 after being charged with four offences linked to an alleged small unmanned aircraft flight in a restricted flying zone near Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The court adjourned the case to November 25 and granted the defendant bail of HK$1,000.
Key Points
- The defendant, Cheng Ka-wai (鄭嘉偉), 39, who reported his occupation as a director, was charged with four drone-related offences.
- The charges concern an alleged flight on April 18 near lamp post 27 at Kwong Fuk Rest Garden, Kwong Wang Street, Tai Po, New Territories.
- Prosecutors alleged the DJI Neo2 drone was unregistered, and that Cheng was a non-registered remote pilot operating the aircraft.
- The four charges include failing to comply with flight requirements, basic requirements, operational requirements, and flying within a restricted flying zone without permission.
- Both reports said the restricted flying zone covered a 500-metre area near Wang Fuk Court after a five-alarm fire at the estate last November.
Why It Matters
The case is a reminder that restricted flying zones remain enforceable around sensitive locations, and that alleged breaches can lead to multiple charges being brought at once. For Hong Kong drone users, the proceedings underline the legal risks of flying unregistered aircraft or operating without the required approval in designated areas.