Knowledge Requirement: Fuel, Energy, Weight, Balance, and Wind Effects

In plain language

You must understand how to calculate your battery or fuel needs, how loading affects the drone's balance, and how head, tail, or crosswinds will change your maximum flying time and distance.

Requirement as structured

RPAS pilots must understand fuel/energy requirements, weight and balance limits, and the effect of wind on aircraft range and endurance.

Original regulatory text

- Fuel/energy requirements - Weight and balance ... - Effect of wind on range and endurance

Applies when

country

Canada

min mtom g

250

max mtom kg

150

regulatory category

General