Operational Requirements and Declaration for Low-Risk Road Crossings

In plain language

When flying over a small road (under 50 km/h and 2 lanes or fewer), you must cross as quickly as possible, avoid flying over people, have emergency procedures, and declare your compliance when applying for your Activity Permit (AP1).

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that operators crossing low-risk roads with speed limits under 50 km/h and up to 2 lanes must minimize flight time over the road, avoid overflying pedestrians, establish emergency procedures, and make a declaration of compliance when applying for an AP1 permit.

Original regulatory text

Low Risk Road Speed Limit of less than 50 km/h and limited to roads with no more than 2 lanes To strictly abide by the following conditions: • To use the most expeditious route across the road and minimise flight time over road to the extent possible. • To minimise distraction to drivers and road users. • To not overfly any pedestrians. • To perform pre-flight checks and ensure UA airworthiness before flight. • To establish procedures for emergency handling of the UA and be familiarized with them before flight. • To recover the UA expeditiously should UA fall onto the road... Note: The operator will need to make a declaration on abiding with the above conditions when applying for an AP1.

Applies when

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