Communication Between Pilot and Visual Observers

In plain language

If you use visual observers to help detect and avoid traffic or hazards, you must maintain reliable and timely communication with all of them throughout the flight.

Requirement as structured

A pilot must not operate an RPAS using visual observers unless reliable and timely communication is maintained between the pilot and each observer during the operation.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system if visual observers are used to assist the pilot in detecting and avoiding conflicting air traffic and other hazards unless reliable and timely communication is maintained between the pilot and each visual observer during the operation.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General