Applicability to Small RPA VLOS Near People (16.4 to 100 feet)

In plain language

If you fly your small drone within 100 feet but no closer than 16.4 feet horizontally from bystanders, your operation falls under this Division.

Requirement as structured

This Division applies to the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation at a horizontal distance of less than 100 feet (30 m) but not less than 16.4 feet (5 m) from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

(a) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation... (ii) 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,

Applies when

country

Canada

operation

VLOS

regulatory category

Specific