Tethered RPA Operations in Non-Controlled Aerodrome No-Fly Zones

In plain language

If you are a certified operator flying a tethered drone near a non-controlled airport, your tether must be 150 feet or shorter, you cannot fly higher than 150 feet above the airport's elevation, and you must stay within designated geographical boundaries.

Requirement as structured

Certified RPA operators conducting tethered operations in a non-controlled aerodrome's no-fly zone must use a tether no longer than 150 feet, fly no higher than 150 feet above aerodrome elevation, and comply with specific zone boundaries.

Original regulatory text

For a tethered operation in the no-fly zone of a non-controlled aerodrome, the certified RPA operator must: (a) use a tether that is no longer than 150 ft; and (b) ensure that the RPA is not operated higher than 150 ft above the aerodrome elevation; and Note The aerodrome elevation can be determined from the aerodrome obstacle limitation data (OLS data). (c) conduct the tethered operation in accordance with the operator’s documented practices and procedures for operations under this Division; and (d) ensure that: (i) the RPA is flown within the area that is shaded grey...

Applies when

operation

tethered

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