Secondary System DAL Alignment

Verified from official sources
AC 922-001 Section 4.5(5) & 4.6Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Backup or secondary safety systems on the drone must be designed to the same safety rigor level as the primary systems.

Requirement as structured

Secondary systems required to meet safety objectives must be assigned the same DAL as the primary system.

Original regulatory text

Where secondary systems are required in the design to meet the safety objectives, the secondary system is required to be assigned the same DAL as the primary.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
Specific