CARs reference - section overview

In plain language

This section provides guidance on Extended Visual Line-of-Sight (EVLOS) operations for small drones and Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) operations for medium drones, including pilot certification, distance limits, and safety assurance declaration requirements.

Requirement as structured

This section provides guidance on Extended Visual Line-of-Sight (EVLOS) operations for small drones and Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) operations for medium drones, including pilot certification, distance limits, and safety assurance declaration requirements.

Original regulatory text

Sheltered Operation in Controlled Airspace 922.04 Declaration 901.69 (d) See list of drones with safety assurance declaration. Extended visual line-of-sight (EVLOS) operations (small drones only) EVLOS means flying a small drone that is not in visual line-of-sight but using a trained and certified visual observer. The observer watches the surrounding airspace well enough to detect and avoid other aircraft or hazards. The visual observer must have at least a basic drone pilot certificate. EVLOS can only be done in uncontrolled airspace with a small drone and at least 100 feet (30 m) away from any person. Keep your drone within 3.7 km (two nautical miles) from the pilot, the control station and the visual observer at any time during the flight. Medium drones in VLOS Any operations using a medium drone (more than 25 kg to 150 kg) are advanced operations (or beyond). You must always fly within your visual line-of-sight. With the appropriate safety assurance declarations, you can fly a medium drone: - more than 152.4 metres (500 feet) from any person not involved in the operation - less than 152.4 metres (500 feet) but more than 30 metres (100 feet) of any person (measured horizontally) - within 30 metres (100 feet) from any person (measured horizontally), over people - in controlled airspace with permission from air traffic control Drone safety feature requirements

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

Specific