Tracker Exemption for Direct Telemetry Transmission

In plain language

You do not need to attach a physical tracker to a drone over 250g if your Operator Permit explicitly states that the drone can send telemetry data directly to CAAS using their approved protocol.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that a UA operator permit holder may operate a UA exceeding 250 g without an attached tracker if the permit indicates the UA model can transmit flight telemetry data directly in accordance with CAAS' designated protocol.

Original regulatory text

Based on these regulations, the UA OP holder can fly a UA without an attached UA tracker when: ... (b) the UA OP indicates that the UA model, despite having with a total mass exceeding 250 g, is capable of transmitting flight telemetry data in accordance with CAAS’ designated protocol, without using an attached UA tracker.

Applies when

min mtom kg

0.25