News Update: Using Drones On Mount Rinjani Requires Special Permission

News Update | Putu Puspa Negara | Sunday, August 11^th, 2024

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Based on the statement of the Head of the Sembalun Resort Office of the Mount Rinjani National Park Office (Mr. Taufik) and Officer of the Mount Rinjani National Park (Mr. Budi). In order not to disturb visitors and animals in the conservation area, the use of drones in the Mount Rinjani Area needs to be regulated.

In accordance with PP No. 12 of 2014 concerning Types and Tariffs of Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) Applicable to the Ministry of Forestry, that Using a handycam commercially requires a permit and paying PNBP of 1 million rupiah. According to Mr. Budi, Drones are the same as handycams that have the ability to make commercial videos.

Furthermore, they explained, in accordance with the current development of drone technology, all drones are considered commercial use that requires special permission to fly them on Mount Rinjani.

Applications for drone use permits must be submitted to the Head of the Mount Rinjani National Park Office no later than one day before the climb by letter. The Mount Rinjani National Park Office will examine the application and issue a payment invoice for the drone use permit. You can show proof of payment of PNBP or a permit issued by the Rinjani Mountain National Park Office when there is an inspection by officers.

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