Determination of Maximum Kinetic Energy

In plain language

The reliability requirements of the drone are determined by its maximum kinetic energy in a worst-case crash scenario.

Requirement as structured

Applicants must determine the maximum linear kinetic energy of the RPA at maximum operating mass following a worst-case failure condition.

Original regulatory text

Applicants are required to determine the maximum kinetic energy that their system is likely to attain following a worst-case failure condition. In general, this will require a creation of an Aircraft Level Functional Hazard Assessment (refer to SAE ARP4761) to determine which failure, or combination of failures could result in the highest RPA velocity.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

Specific