Launch and Hover Demonstration for Powered-Lift RPA
Verified from official sourcesAppendix 5, Unit 34 RP1, Item 2Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
If you are taking a practical test for a powered-lift drone, you must be able to launch it to above eye level and hold a steady hover for 10 seconds.
Requirement as structured
An applicant operating a powered-lift RPA must be able to launch the RPA to above eye level and hover for at least 10 seconds.
Original regulatory text
If operating an RPA that is in the powered-lift category, the applicant must be able to operate the RPA to… Launch the RPA to above eye level, hover for 10 seconds.