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 people who are not involved in your flight operation.

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 specific exceptions apply.

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

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