Definition of Sheltered Operation

In plain language

A sheltered operation is a type of BVLOS flight where the drone stays within 200 feet (61 m) horizontally of a building or structure, and no higher than 100 feet (30 m) above it.

Requirement as structured

Defines a sheltered operation as a non-VLOS operation within 200 feet horizontally and 100 feet vertically of a building or structure.

Original regulatory text

sheltered operation means an operation of a remotely piloted aircraft that is not in visual line-of-sight and during which the aircraft remains at a distance of less than 200 feet (61 m), measured horizontally, from a building or structure and at an altitude no greater than 100 feet (30 m) above that building or structure.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General