DroneOps Platform Terms of Use

Legal Information & Notices

1. Introduction

Welcome to the DroneOps Platform (the "App"). By accessing or using this App, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue using the App immediately.

This App is developed by an individual and is not affiliated with any juridical entity or business. It serves as a platform for drone pilots and authorities in Romania to manage drone flight plans within restricted airspaces.

Important: Use of this App does not replace the user's obligation to follow all applicable national and international laws and regulations, as outlined in Section 3.2.

2. Eligibility

  • You must be at least 16 years old to use the App.
  • For certain drone operations under specific rules, no minimum age may apply as per European and national regulations.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 General Conduct

You are solely responsible for your actions within the App. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Violating airspace laws or restrictions.
  • Submitting false or misleading flight plans.
  • Breaching data protection regulations.
3.2 Compliance with Regulations

Users must comply with all relevant regulations, including but not limited to:

  1. Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 - Common rules in the field of civil aviation.
  2. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 on unmanned aircraft systems.
  3. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 on the operation of unmanned aircraft.
  4. Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 on insurance requirements for air carriers and operators.
  5. Law No. 21/2020 - Romanian Air Code.
  6. Romanian Government Decision No. 912/2010 for authorizing flights in national airspace.
  7. Romanian Government Decision No. 859/2021 for authorizing aircraft flights.
  8. Romanian Government Decision No. 643/2020 on implementing Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947.

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Note: Approval granted through this App is strictly for air traffic control purposes and does not substitute the pilot's responsibility to comply with legal obligations, including obtaining additional approvals or conducting risk assessments where required.

3.3 Flight Approvals
  • Approved flights must not violate applicable laws or proceed without notifying responsible authorities.
  • The App does not provide separation between drones and other aircraft. Pilots are solely responsible for ensuring safe operations and compliance with airspace separation rules.
  • Flight approvals cover only restricted zones under ROMATSA's jurisdiction. For other zones, pilots must secure approvals independently.

4. Account Management

4.1 Account Creation
  • Users must provide accurate information during registration.
  • A valid phone number is required and must remain active throughout any approved flight.
4.2 Account Termination
  • Users can terminate accounts at any time via the App.
  • Repeated violations may result in account suspension or termination.

5. Limitation of Liability

  • The developer is not responsible for accidents, incidents, or damages arising from App use.
  • The App is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

6. Privacy

User data is handled in accordance with the Privacy Policy and GDPR.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, and data on this App, including but not limited to software, databases, text, graphics, icons, hyperlinks, private information, designs, and agreements, are the property of the developer or have been licensed to the developer and as such are protected from infringement by local and international legislation and treaties.

8. User-Generated Content

Users may submit content to the App, including but not limited to flight plans and comments. By submitting content, users grant the developer a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.

Users are solely responsible for the content they submit and must ensure that it does not violate any laws or infringe on the rights of third parties.

9. Prohibited Uses

In addition to the general conduct rules, users are prohibited from:

  • Using the App for any unlawful purpose.
  • Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the App or its related systems or networks.
  • Interfering with the security or integrity of the App.
  • Using the App to transmit any harmful or malicious code.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Romania.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us using the form.

12. Changes to Terms

Users will be notified via email of updates to these Terms. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Last Updated: January 14, 2025