National Standard Scenario S-1 Definition

Verified from official sources
Arrêté du 3 décembre 2020, annexe, point 1.1Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

Under scenario S-1, you can fly outside populated areas in visual line of sight (VLOS) up to 200 meters horizontally from your position, provided you do not fly over any third parties.

Requirement as structured

Defines the national standard scenario S-1 for operations outside populated areas, without overflight of third parties, in VLOS, up to a maximum horizontal distance of 200 meters.

Original regulatory text

S-1 : utilisation hors zone peuplée, sans survol de tiers, exploitation en vue et à une distance horizontale maximale de 200 mètres du télépilote ;

Applies when

country
France
operation
VLOS
environment
outside_populated_areas
regulatory category
Specific