Batteries and TDG Act Knowledge Requirements

In plain language

You must understand the risks of transporting LiPo batteries, how the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Act applies to them, and how improper storage or handling degrades battery capacity.

Requirement as structured

TCCA guidance specifies that RPA pilots operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to describe lithium-ion transport risks, the relevance of the TDG Act, and the effects of improper handling/storage.

Original regulatory text

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Describe the risks associated with transporting lithium-ion batteries. - Describe the relevance of the TDG Act regarding transportation of LiPo batteries. - Describe how improper handling, use or storage can affect battery capacity.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation type

level_1_complex_operations

regulatory category

Specific