Initial Low-Altitude Hover Check

In plain language

After takeoff, hover your multirotor drone at about 5 meters to verify that it responds correctly to controls, sounds normal, and has a stable GPS connection before flying further.

Requirement as structured

When operating a multirotor drone, the pilot must first perform a test hover at approximately five meters to check controls, sounds, battery, and GPS.

Original regulatory text

Mitme propelleriga drooni lennutamisel peab drooni kõigepealt kontrollima madalal kõrgusel lennutades. Selleks tuleb droon viia ligikaudu viie meetri kõrgusele maast ja lasta sellel seal hõljuda.