Maximum distance in follow-me mode
Verified from official sourcesUAS.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