Low-Speed Mode for Non-Fixed-Wing UA

In plain language

When flying close to people (e.g., in subcategory A2), you must be able to select a low-speed mode that limits your speed to 3 m/s or less.

Requirement as structured

Unless it is a fixed-wing UA, a class C2 UAS must be equipped with a low-speed mode selectable by the remote pilot, limiting the ground speed to no more than 3 m/s.

Original regulatory text

A class C2 UAS bears the following class identification label on the UA: A class C2 UAS shall comply with the following: unless it is a fixed-wing UA, be equipped with a low-speed mode selectable by the remote pilot and limiting the ground speed to no more than 3 m/s.

Applies when

class marking

C2

regulatory category

Open