SOR/96-433, s. 901.27 - section overview

In plain language

This section requires pilots to conduct a site survey before operating a remotely piloted aircraft system to ensure the operational volume is suitable, specifying general factors to consider as well as specific distance factors for VLOS, EVLOS, sheltered, and BVLOS operations.

Requirement as structured

This section requires pilots to conduct a site survey before operating a remotely piloted aircraft system to ensure the operational volume is suitable, specifying general factors to consider as well as specific distance factors for VLOS, EVLOS, sheltered, and BVLOS operations.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system unless, before commencing the operation, they determine that the operational volume is suitable by conducting a site survey that takes into account the following factors: (a) the type of airspace and any requirements applicable to the flight geography, including any specified in a NOTAM; (b) the altitudes and routes to be used for approach, take-off, launch, landing or recovery; (c) the proximity of other aircraft operations; (d) the proximity of airports, heliports and other aerodromes; (e) the location and height of obstacles, including wires, masts, buildings, cell phone towers and wind turbines; (f) the predominant weather and environmental conditions and the weather forecast for the duration of the flight; (g) in the case of a VLOS operation, an extended VLOS operation or a sheltered operation, the horizontal distance from any person not involved in the operation; and (h) in the case of a BVLOS operation, the distance from any populated area or sparsely populated area.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General