Follow-me Mode Range and Control Regain

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In plain language

If you use the follow-me function, the drone must stay within 50 meters of you, and you must always be able to take back manual control of the aircraft.

Requirement as structured

When follow-me mode is active, the UA must remain within a range not exceeding 50 m from the remote pilot, and the pilot must be able to regain control.

Original regulatory text

if equipped with a follow-me mode and when this function is on, be in a range not exceeding 50 m from the remote pilot, and make it possible for the remote pilot to regain control of the UA;

Applies when

operation
follow-me mode
class marking
C1
regulatory category
Open