Compliance with RPA modification requirements

In plain language

If you modify a registered drone, you must follow the modification rules set out in the Part 101 Manual of Standards before flying it. Failing to do so is a strict liability offence.

Requirement as structured

A person may comply with the requirements prescribed in the Part 101 Manual of Standards when operating or conducting an operation using a registered RPA that has been modified after registration.

Original regulatory text

A person commits an offence of strict liability if: (a) the RPA is registered under Division 47.C.2; and (b) the aircraft is modified after it is registered under that Division; and (c) the person operates the modified aircraft, or conducts an operation using the modified aircraft; and (d) the person is subject to a requirement prescribed for the purposes of subregulation (1) in relation to that operation or conduct; and (e) the person does not comply with the requirement.