Acceptance Letter Requirement for Medium RPAS VLOS Operations Near People

In plain language

If you are flying a Medium RPAS under VLOS closer than 500 feet to uninvolved people, Transport Canada must have issued an acceptance letter for your RPAS safety declaration.

Requirement as structured

An acceptance letter is required for Medium RPAS VLOS operations conducted at a distance of less than 500 feet (152.4m) from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

901.69 (f) | Medium | VLOS operation at a distance of less than 500ft (152.4m) but more than 100ft (30m) from any person not involved in the operation | 922.07 | Yes 901.69(g) | Medium | VLOS operation at a distance of less than 100ft (30m) from any person not involved in the operation. | 922.07 | Yes

Applies when

size

Medium

country

Canada

operation

VLOS

regulatory category

General