SOR/96-433, s. 901.29 - section overview

In plain language

Prohibits a pilot from conducting or permitting the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft unless they ensure the aircraft is serviceable, maintained in accordance with manufacturer or declarant instructions, and all required equipment is installed and serviceable.

Requirement as structured

Prohibits a pilot from conducting or permitting the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft unless they ensure the aircraft is serviceable, maintained in accordance with manufacturer or declarant instructions, and all required equipment is installed and serviceable.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall conduct the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft, or permit the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft to be conducted, unless the pilot ensures that (a) the aircraft is serviceable; (b) the remotely piloted aircraft system has been maintained, and all mandatory actions have been completed, in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer or of the person who has made a declaration referred to in section 901.194 in respect of that model of system; and (c) all equipment required by these Regulations or the manufacturer’s instructions, including any system element necessary to support the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system, is installed, if applicable, and serviceable. (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-70, s. 61]

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General