National Standard Scenario S-2 Definition
Verified from official sourcesArrêté du 3 décembre 2020, annexe, point 1.1Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
Under scenario S-2, you can fly outside populated areas beyond S-1 limits (BVLOS) up to 1 kilometer horizontally from your position, provided there are no third parties on the ground within the flight area.
Requirement as structured
Defines the national standard scenario S-2 for operations outside populated areas, with no third parties on the ground in the flight area, not meeting S-1 criteria, up to a maximum horizontal distance of 1 kilometer.
Original regulatory text
S-2 : utilisation hors zone peuplée, sans tiers au sol dans la zone d'évolution, ne répondant pas aux critères du scénario S-1, à une distance horizontale maximale d'un kilomètre du télépilote ;
Applies when
- country
- France
- operation
- BVLOS
- environment
- outside_populated_areas
- regulatory category
- Specific