GM1 Article 2(18) Definitions    

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 16

DEFINITION OF ‘UNINVOLVED PERSONS’

The primary focus for UAS operations is the protection of people that are not a part of the operation (i.e., third parties). Within the UAS regulations, they are referred to as ‘uninvolved persons’.

The regulation sets out that ‘uninvolved persons’ means an individual, or group of individuals, who either:

- are not, in any way, participating in the UAS Operation; or

- have not received clear instructions and safety precautions from the RP, the UAS Operator or a person nominated by the UAS Operator, to follow throughout the operation and in the event the UAS exhibits any unplanned behaviour.

A person is considered to be ‘participating’ in the operation, if they are the UAS Operator, or acting on behalf of the UAS Operator, for example, the RP, or another member of the flight or supporting ground crew.