Access Conditions for Nuclear Installation UAS Geographical Zones

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In plain language

To fly a drone near a nuclear facility (up to 2,000 feet AGL), you must obtain prior authorization from the zone manager, use a direct remote ID system, and have an active geovigilance (geofencing) system.

Requirement as structured

Access to a UAS geographical zone protecting a nuclear installation requires prior flight authorization from the zone manager, a direct remote identification system, and a geovigilance system.

Original regulatory text

L'accès à la zone géographique UAS visée à l'alinéa premier est soumis aux conditions d'accès cumulatives suivantes: 1° disposer d'une autorisation de vol préalable du gestionnaire de zone; 2° disposer d'un système d'identification directe à distance; 3° disposer d'un système de géovigilance.

Applies when

max altitude m
609.6