AMC1 UAS.SPEC.060(2)(c) Responsibilities of the Remote Pilot

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 16

THE UAS IS IN A SAFE CONDITION TO COMPLETE THE INTENDED FLIGHT

The RP, or the UAS Operator in the case of an autonomous operation, must:

(a) update the UAS with data for the geo-awareness function if one is available on the UA;

(b) ensure that the UAS is safe to be flown and complies with the instructions and limitations provided by the manufacturer;

(c) ensure that any payload carried is properly secured and installed, respecting the limits for the mass and CG of the UA;

(d) ensure that the UA has enough available propulsion energy for the intended operation based on:

i. the planned operation; and

ii. the need for extra energy in case of unpredictable events;

(e) for a UAS equipped with a loss-of-data-link recovery function, ensure that the recovery function allows a safe recovery of the UAS for the envisaged operation; for programmable loss-of-data- link recovery functions, the RP may have to set up the parameters of this function to adapt it to the envisaged operation.

(f) Ensure that any lighting or remote ID systems (if applicable) are functioning correctly.