GM1 UAS.OPEN.060(2)(a) Responsibilities of the Remote Pilot

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 16

PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL

It is the responsibility of the RP to ensure that they are fit to fly and are not under the influence of any psychoactive substance or alcohol. While the general message is ‘don’t drink and fly’, additional information is provided below for reference and guidance.

While no actual limits are specified, the alcohol and drug consumption limitations that are prescribed for driving a car may be considered as an appropriate limit when flying in the Open category (i.e., if you are fit to drive a car, then you should be considered fit to fly in the Open category).

INJURY, FATIGUE, MEDICATION OR SICKNESS

While there are no specific requirements or medical standards set out for operations in the Open category, RPs should apply the same considerations that they would before driving a motor vehicle or riding a pedal cycle on the road.

OTHER CAUSES

‘Other causes’ means any physical or mental disorder or any functional limitation of a sensory organ that would prevent the RP from performing the operation safely.