Containment Standard Applicability for VLOS mRPAS

Verified from official sources
AC 922-001 Section 4.5(5) & 4.6Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you fly a medium RPAS in VLOS more than 500 feet away from people, the drone must meet the 922.08 containment standard to prevent fly-aways.

Requirement as structured

The 922.08 Containment Standard applies to VLOS operations with mRPAS conducted more than 500 feet away from people not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

The 922.08 Containment Standard is applied to VLOS operations with mRPAS, more than 500ft away from people not involved in the operations.

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
VLOS
regulatory category
Specific