GM1 Article 2(17) Definitions

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 16

DEFINITION OF ‘AUTONOMOUS OPERATION’

The implementation of a pre-programmed emergency procedure; for example, the automatic RTH function due to the loss of C2, does not constitute an autonomous operation.

An autonomous operation should not be confused with an automatic or automated operation, which refers to an operation following pre-programmed instructions that the UAS executes whilst the RP is still able to intervene in the flight.