National Standard Scenario S-2 Definition

Verified from official sources
Arrêté 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