Safe Distance from Spectators for Model Aircraft
Verified from official sourcesArt. 17/7Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026
In plain language
Keep your model aircraft at least 30 meters away from spectators unless they are behind a protective net of at least 1.90m. For gliders, do not fly lower than 30 meters above spectators and infrastructure.
Requirement as structured
Model aircraft must not be flown within a ground distance of less than 30 meters from spectators, unless they are protected by a safety net of at least 1.90 meters high that can withstand an impact, or, for gliders, at a height of less than 30 meters above spectators and infrastructure.
Original regulatory text
à une distance projetée au sol inférieure à 30m des spectateurs sauf si ceux-ci se trouvent derrière un filet de protection d'une hauteur d'au moins 1,90m qui résiste à l'impact d'un aéromodèle ou pour les vols avec des aéromodèles de type planeur, une hauteur de vol inférieure à 30m au-dessus des spectateurs et des infrastructures ;
Applies when
- over people
- false