Data Link Protection

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In plain language

Ensure your drone's control link is secure and firmware is updated to protect against unauthorized access.

Requirement as structured

Unless tethered, a class C2 UAS must have a data link protected against unauthorised access to command and control functions.

Original regulatory text

unless tethered, be equipped with a data link protected against unauthorised access to the command and control functions;

Applies when

class marking
C2
regulatory category
Open