Populous area height restriction for model aircraft

In plain language

When flying a model aircraft over a crowded or populous area, you must maintain enough altitude so that if a component fails, the aircraft can safely clear the area without causing harm.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate a model aircraft over a populous area at a height lower than the height from which it would be able to clear the area if any of its components fail.

Original regulatory text

A person must not operate a model aircraft over a populous area at a height less than the height from which, if any of its components fails, it would be able to clear the area.

Applies when

over people

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