Low-Speed Mode for Non-Fixed-Wing UA
Verified from official sourcesPart 3Article 42Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
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 have a selectable low-speed mode limiting the maximum cruising speed to no more than 3 m/s.
Original regulatory text
unless it is a fixed-wing UA, be equipped with a low-speed mode selectable by the remote pilot and limiting the maximum cruising speed to no more than 3 m/s.
Applies when
- class marking
- C2
- regulatory category
- Open