EVLOS Class 2 Loss of Communication Procedures

In plain language

If you are running an EVLOS Class 2 operation, your official procedures manual must explain how the pilot will handle communication failures with the observer or what to do if the observer loses track of the drone.

Requirement as structured

A certified RPA operator's documented practices and procedures for an EVLOS class 2 operation must include procedures for the remote pilot to resolve communication system failures, communication procedure breakdowns, or an observer's loss of situational awareness.

Original regulatory text

For an RPA in an EVLOS operation class 2, the certified RPA operator’s documented practices and procedures must have procedures for the remote pilot to resolve: (a) any communication system failure relating to the observation of the RPA; or (b) any breakdown in communication procedures relating to the observation of the RPA; or (c) any loss of situational awareness by the relevant observer of the RPA for any reason.

Applies when

operation

EVLOS