Powered-lift RPA lost link procedure demonstration

Verified from official sources
Part 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards 2019 (compilation 10, 2024-04-30) 5.18Version 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026

In plain language

You must show that you can properly execute the lost control link procedure during your practical test for a powered-lift drone.

Requirement as structured

An applicant operating a powered-lift RPA must be able to demonstrate the lost link procedure.

Original regulatory text

If operating an RPA that is powered-lift category the applicant must be able to… Loss of control link Operate the RPA to demonstrate the lost link procedure.

Applies when

operation
powered-lift RPA flight test