Populous areas restriction for RPA outside approved areas

In plain language

When flying your drone outside of an approved aviation area, you must keep it clear of populous areas where people are gathered.

Requirement as structured

A person operating a very small, small, or medium RPA outside an approved area must ensure the RPA stays clear of populous areas.

Original regulatory text

A person may operate a very small RPA, a small RPA or a medium RPA outside an approved area only if: (a) where the RPA is operated above 400 feet AGL, the operator has CASA’s approval to do so; and (b) the RPA stays clear of populous areas.

Applies when

over people

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