SOR/96-433, s. 901.54 - section overview

In plain language

This section establishes the minimum age of 14 and the pilot certification requirements for operating a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) under Division II (Basic Operations), while providing an exception for operations conducted under direct supervision.

Requirement as structured

This section establishes the minimum age of 14 and the pilot certification requirements for operating a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) under Division II (Basic Operations), while providing an exception for operations conducted under direct supervision.

Original regulatory text

(1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the person (a) is at least 14 years of age; and (b) holds (i) a pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — basic operations issued under section 901.55, (ii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations issued under section 901.64, or (iii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations issued under section 901.90. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system is conducted under the direct supervision of a person who is permitted to operate such a system under this Division, Division V or Division VI.

Applies when

country

Canada

division

Division II

regulatory category

General