SOR/96-433, s. 901.69 - section overview

In plain language

This section prohibits pilots from conducting specific small and medium RPAS operations, such as flights in controlled airspace or near bystanders, unless a manufacturer declaration of compliance has been made to the Minister in accordance with section 901.194 and Standard 922.

Requirement as structured

This section prohibits pilots from conducting specific small and medium RPAS operations, such as flights in controlled airspace or near bystanders, unless a manufacturer declaration of compliance has been made to the Minister in accordance with section 901.194 and Standard 922.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division to conduct any of the following operations unless a declaration to the Minister has been made in accordance with section 901.194 in respect of that model of system and in respect of each of the technical requirements set out in Standard 922 that is applicable to the operation: (a) the VLOS operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace; (b) the VLOS operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m) but not less than 16.4 feet (5 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; (c) the VLOS operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 16.4 feet (5 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; (d) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a sheltered operation in controlled airspace; (e) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of 500 feet (152.4 m) or more, measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; (f) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 500 feet (152.4 m) but not less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; (g) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; or (h) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

Specific