Knowledge Requirements: Payloads

Verified from official sources
TP 15263Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You should be able to identify what constitutes the payload versus the rest of the RPAS, and understand various sensor types such as electro-optical, infra-red, radio frequency, and atmospheric sensors.

Requirement as structured

RPAS pilots should understand different sensor types and be able to distinguish between the payload and the rest of the system.

Original regulatory text

- Sensor types (electro-optical, infra-red, radio frequency, atmospheric, etc.) - Define what comprises the payload vs. the rest of the system.

Applies when

country
Canada
max mtom kg
150
min mtom kg
0.25
regulatory category
General