Declaration Required for Medium RPA VLOS Far From People (500 Feet or More)

In plain language

To fly a medium drone (even far from people, at 500 feet or more horizontally), the drone model must have a registered declaration of compliance.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a medium remotely piloted aircraft system in VLOS at a horizontal distance of 500 feet (152.4 m) or more from any person not involved in the operation, unless a declaration has been made to the Minister.

Original regulatory text

(e) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of 500 feet (152.4 m) or more, measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation;

Applies when

country

Canada

rpa size

medium

operation

VLOS

regulatory category

Specific