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Module 03

Operating rules

The rules for every flight: line of sight, daylight, height and distance limits, right of way and what is never allowed.

Line of sight and daylight

Keep the drone in direct view and fly only between sunrise and sunset. (9 min)

Visual line of sight

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FPV goggles and binoculars

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Daylight only: sunrise to sunset

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Height, distance and one drone

The 122 m ceiling, the 457 m micro distance limit and one aircraft per pilot. (8 min)

Maximum height: 122 m (400 ft) AGL

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Micro RPAS: 457 m from the pilot

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One RPAS at a time per pilot

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Conduct in flight

Give way to manned aircraft, never drop objects or fly from a moving vehicle, and fly sober. (8 min)

Give way to manned aircraft

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No dropping objects, no moving vehicles

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Alcohol and drugs

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