TP 15263 - Data links and Batteries - section overview

In plain language

This section of TP 15263 outlines the theoretical knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots regarding data links and battery management, including RF environments, signal propagation, battery parameters, maintenance, and dangerous goods transportation.

Requirement as structured

This section of TP 15263 outlines the theoretical knowledge requirements for Canadian RPAS pilots regarding data links and battery management, including RF environments, signal propagation, battery parameters, maintenance, and dangerous goods transportation.

Original regulatory text

- Frequency bands (licensed and unlicensed) - Describe how to assess the Radio Frequency (RF) environment or conduct and RF sweep. - Discuss the importance of radio line-of-sight. - Discuss the importance of Ground Control Station (GCS) antenna placement. - Discuss the causes of lost link and methods of recovery. - Line-of-sight - Antenna and tracking systems - Interference - Gain, signal to noise ratio Batteries - Types and hazards - Interpret maintenance log history. - Describe the variables affecting batteries (capacity e.g., due to age, history, charge status). - Assess battery voltages (understand discharge curves). - Describe the regulations applicable to taking lithium-ion batteries on board a commercial flight. - Describe the dangers of using water on lithium battery fires. - Battery parameters such as Energy Capacity (measured in Ah and Wh), Voltage(V), charge and discharge rates (C-Rating) - Battery configurations (parallel, series) - Charge cycles, storage, and maintenance - Discharge curves - Transportation of batteries in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDG) Regulations

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General