Maximum distance in follow-me mode

Verified from official sources
UAS.OPEN.020UAS.OPEN.020Version 1Effective -Verified 24 August 2026

In plain language

If you use the 'follow-me' automatic tracking mode, the drone must not fly further than 50 meters away from you.

Requirement as structured

When follow-me mode is active, the unmanned aircraft must be operated up to a maximum distance of 50 metres from the remote pilot.

Original regulatory text

by way of derogation from point (d) of paragraph 1 of Article 4, be conducted, when the followme mode is active, up to a distance of 50 metres from the remote pilot;

Applies when

operation
follow-me mode
subcategory
A1
regulatory category
Open