Applicability to Medium RPA VLOS in Uncontrolled Airspace (100 to 500 feet from People)

In plain language

If you fly a medium-sized drone in uncontrolled airspace and stay between 100 and 500 feet horizontally from bystanders, this Division applies.

Requirement as structured

This Division applies to the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation in uncontrolled airspace and at a distance of less than 500 feet (152.4 m) but not less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally, from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

(e) the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation in uncontrolled airspace and 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

operation

VLOS

airspace class

uncontrolled

regulatory category

Specific