AMC1 UAS.OPEN.030(1) UAS Operations in Subcategory A2

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 16

SAFE HORIZONTAL DISTANCE FROM UNINVOLVED PERSONS

(a) The horizontal distance of the UA from uninvolved persons is defined as the distance between the points where the UA would hit the ground in the event of a vertical fall and the position of the uninvolved persons.

(b) The safe horizontal distance of the UA from uninvolved persons is variable and is dependent on the performance and characteristics of the UAS involved, the weather conditions and the segregation of the overflown area. The RP is ultimately responsible for the determination of this distance however, the distance from uninvolved persons must always be greater than 30m.:

(c) The horizontal distances described above do not apply to uninvolved people inside buildings. The RP is ultimately responsible for maintaining safe horizontal distances including from uninvolved people entering and exiting buildings. This includes consideration for open areas such balconies and roofs.

Article 22 gives provision for some non-class marked UA to be operated within the A2 subcategory but limits the minimum horizontal distance from uninvolved people to 50m.