Knowledge Requirements for Turbulence

In plain language

You must understand how mechanical turbulence (from wind hitting structures or terrain) affects your drone's stability, and be aware that smooth camera feeds or autopilot systems can hide the actual level of stress and turbulence the aircraft is experiencing.

Requirement as structured

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to explain the effects of mechanical turbulence on RPA stability and how onboard stabilization systems can mask turbulence.

Original regulatory text

The RPA pilot operating within level 1 complex operations must be able to: - Explain the effect of mechanical turbulence on RPA stability and its effect on operational capabilities. - Explain how RPA flight controllers and camera stabilization can mask the level of turbulence experienced by the RPA.

Applies when

country

Canada

operation type

level_1_complex_operations

regulatory category

Specific