Definition of Ground Risk Buffer

In plain language

The ground risk buffer is a safety margin around your contingency volume. Its horizontal width must be at least equal to your planned maximum flight altitude.

Requirement as structured

Defines the ground risk buffer as the horizontal area surrounding the contingency volume, with a width at least equal to the drone's planned maximum altitude.

Original regulatory text

ground risk buffer means the area immediately surrounding the contingency volume that, when measured horizontally from the perimeter of the contingency volume, is at least equal to the planned maximum altitude of the remotely piloted aircraft for the flight.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General