Subcategory A2 Distance Limits from Uninvolved People

In plain language

When flying in subcategory A2, you must generally keep at least 30 m away from uninvolved people. You can fly as close as 5 m only if your drone has an active low-speed mode and you have evaluated the weather, drone performance, and the segregation of the overflown area.

Requirement as structured

EASA guidance clarifies that subcategory A2 operations allow flying close to people with a minimum distance ranging from 30 m down to 5 m under specific conditions.

Original regulatory text

Subcategory A2 addresses operations during which flying close to people is intended for a significant portion of the flight. The minimum distance ranges from 30 m to 5 m from uninvolved people. 5 m is only allowed when there is an active low-speed mode function on the UA, and the remote pilot has conducted an evaluation of the situation regarding the weather, the performance of the UA and the segregation of the overflown area.

Applies when

subcategory

A2

jurisdiction

European Union / EASA

regulatory category

Open