Minimum distance from people

Verified from official sources
101.245(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must keep your drone at least 30 meters away from anyone who is not directly involved in operating it.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate an RPA within 30 metres of any person who is not directly associated with the operation of the RPA, unless an exception applies.

Original regulatory text

Subject to subregulations (2) and (3), a person must not operate an RPA within 30 metres of a person (the second person) who is not directly associated with the operation of the RPA.

Applies when

over people
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