Familiarisation with Light Conditions and Electromagnetic Interference

Verified from official sources
AMC1 UAS.OPEN.060(1)(c)AMC1 UAS.OPEN.060(1)(c)Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Be aware of the lighting conditions and look out for things like power lines, radio towers, or other sources of electromagnetic energy that could interfere with your drone's signals or damage its equipment.

Requirement as structured

EASA accepts that the remote pilot is familiar with the operating environment and light conditions, and makes a reasonable effort to identify potential sources of electromagnetic energy as a means of complying with UAS.OPEN.060(1)(c).

Original regulatory text

The remote pilot should be familiar with the operating environment and the light conditions, and make a reasonable effort to identify potential sources of electromagnetic energy, which may cause undesirable effects, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) or physical damage to the operational equipment of the UAS.

Applies when

regulatory category
Open