Extension of Minimum Horizontal Distance to Property and Animals

In plain language

While the minimum horizontal distance rules are meant to protect people, you can also apply them to protect property and animals.

Requirement as structured

EASA accepts that the minimum horizontal distance estimation intended to protect people on the ground can be extended to property and animals, as a means of complying with UAS.OPEN.040(1).

Original regulatory text

This minimum horizontal distance is intended to protect people on the ground, but can be extended to property and animals.

Applies when

country

European Union / EASA

operation

EU UAS operation

subcategory

A3

regulatory category

Open