Maximum distance in follow-me mode

Verified from official sources
UAS.OPEN.020(3)UAS.OPEN.020Version 2Effective -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

UAS operations in subcategory A1 shall comply with all of the following conditions: by way of derogation from point (d) of paragraph 1 of Article 4, be conducted, when the follow-me 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