Definition of VLOS Operation Near People

In plain language

When operating 'near people' under Advanced rules, you must keep the drone between 100 feet (30 meters) and 500 feet (152.4 meters) away from any uninvolved person.

Requirement as structured

Transport Canada defines a VLOS operation near people as operating at a distance of less than 500 feet (152.4 m) but more than 100 feet (30 m) from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

VLOS operation near people , at a distance of less than 500 ft (152.4 m) but more than 100ft (30m) from any person not involved in the operation 922.07

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

VLOS

proximity

near_people

regulatory category

Specific