Operator Policies, Competency, and Risk Assessments

In plain language

Operators must establish clear flight policies, ensure all crew members are properly trained and healthy, and conduct a thorough safety risk assessment tailored to their specific drone and environment.

Requirement as structured

CAAS states that operators should develop operational policies and procedures, ensure crew competency, and ensure the robustness of safety risk assessments contextual to the equipment, personnel, and environment.

Original regulatory text

The operator should: i) Develop the policy and procedures adapted to its operation and size, and designate UA pilot(s) for each operation; ii) Ensure that before conducting an operation, the UA pilot and all other personnel directly involved in the operations are competent to perform their tasks, are familiar with the operator’s policy and procedures, and are in sound physical and mental condition that would enable the safe operation of the UAS; and iii) Ensure the robustness of the safety risk assessment contextual to the equipment used, competency of personnel, types of operations and the environment in which the operations would be conducted

Applies when

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