Pre-flight Fuel or Energy Sufficiency

In plain language

Before you take off, check your battery levels or fuel to make sure you have enough to complete your planned flight safely.

Requirement as structured

The pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft must ensure there is a sufficient amount of fuel or energy for the safe completion of the flight before commencing.

Original regulatory text

A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before commencing a flight, (a) ensure that there is a sufficient amount of fuel or energy for safe completion of the flight;

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

RPAS

regulatory category

General