Applicability to Small RPA VLOS Near People (Less than 16.4 feet)

In plain language

If you fly your small drone closer than 16.4 feet horizontally to bystanders, your operation is subject to this Division.

Requirement as structured

This Division applies to the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation at a horizontal distance of less than 16.4 feet (5 m) from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

(a) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation... (iii) at a distance of less than 16.4 feet (5 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation,

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

VLOS

regulatory category

Specific