Declaration Required for Medium RPA VLOS Near People (100 to 500 Feet)

In plain language

To fly a medium drone between 100 feet (30 m) and 500 feet (152.4 m) horizontally from bystanders, the drone model must have a registered declaration of compliance.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a medium remotely piloted aircraft system in VLOS at a horizontal distance of less than 500 feet (152.4 m) but not less than 100 feet (30 m) from any person not involved in the operation, unless a declaration has been made to the Minister.

Original regulatory text

(f) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 500 feet (152.4 m) but not less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation;

Applies when

country

Canada

rpa size

medium

operation

VLOS

regulatory category

Specific