Prohibited Airspace, Populous Areas, and Aerodromes

In plain language

Do not fly your drone over crowded areas like beaches or parks, in prohibited or restricted airspace, or within 3 nautical miles (5.5 km) of a controlled airport.

Requirement as structured

An RPA operated under standard RPA operating conditions is not operated in prohibited areas, restricted areas (unless compliant with regulation 101.065), over populous areas, or within 3 nautical miles of the movement area of a controlled aerodrome.

Original regulatory text

An RPA is operated in standard RPA operating conditions if, at all times during the operation: ... (d) the RPA is not operated: (i) in a prohibited area; or (ii) in a restricted area that is classified as RA3; or (iii) in a restricted area that is classified as RA2 or RA1 otherwise than in accordance with regulation 101.065; or (iv) over a populous area; or (v) within 3 nautical miles of the movement area of a controlled aerodrome;

Applies when

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