RPAS Serviceability Requirement

In plain language

Before you take off or launch the drone, you must verify that the aircraft itself is in a serviceable condition.

Requirement as structured

The pilot must ensure that the remotely piloted aircraft is serviceable before conducting or permitting its take-off or launch.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall conduct the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft, or permit the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft to be conducted, unless the pilot ensures that (a) the aircraft is serviceable;

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General