Maximum impact energy for third-party protection devices

In plain language

If your drone requires a safety system (like a parachute) to protect people on the ground, it must limit the impact energy to 69 Joules or less in a free fall from your maximum flying height.

Requirement as structured

The third-party protection device must limit the impact energy to 69 Joules following a free fall from the maximum operating height.

Original regulatory text

Il limite à 69 joules l'énergie d'impact suite à une chute libre depuis la hauteur maximale d'opération ;

Applies when

country

France

operation

national standard scenarios

regulatory category

Specific