Takeoff distance exception

Verified from official sources
101.245(2)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

The 30-meter separation rule does not apply to someone standing directly behind the drone while it is taking off.

Requirement as structured

The 30-metre distance restriction does not apply to a person who is standing behind the RPA while the RPA is taking off.

Original regulatory text

Subregulation (1) does not apply if the second person is standing behind the RPA while the RPA is taking off.

Applies when

over people
true