Knowledge Requirement: RPAS Definitions and Interpretation

In plain language

You need to be familiar with standard regulatory definitions such as VLOS, EVLOS, payload, and operating weight categories.

Requirement as structured

Pilots must know the definitions of common RPAS terms including payload, visual observer, VLOS, sheltered operation, EVLOS, operating weight, small RPA, and medium RPA.

Original regulatory text

Define common terms used in RPAS operations such as: payload, visual observer, visual line of sight (VLOS) operations, sheltered operation, extended visual line of sight (EVLOS) operations, operating weight, small remotely piloted aircraft, medium remotely piloted aircraft, etc.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General