Definition of Small Control Line Model Aircraft

In plain language

A small control line model aircraft is a fixed-wing model drone weighing no more than 7.5 kg that is physically attached to the ground or to you by a line/cable no longer than 25 metres while flying.

Requirement as structured

Defines a 'small control line model aircraft' as a fixed-wing UA with an MTOM of 7.5 kg or less, flown within the limits of a physical restraining device of 25 metres or less attaching it to the surface or a person.

Original regulatory text

In this Article, “ small control line model aircraft ” means a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft having a MTOM of not more than 7.5 kg and which is flown within limits imposed by a restraining device of not more than 25 metres in length which attaches the aircraft to the surface or to a person on the surface.

Applies when

country

United Kingdom

operation

EU UAS operation

regulatory category

General