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• Landing pads may have obstructions within 2m or a weight restriction of 5kg

• QR code with list of transport routes (# passengers, way points, max weight, pad conditions, etc.)

  • Will be received 05 May 2023 @ 3:00pm

  • Flight plan (with route orders) due within 60 minutes @ 4:00pm

  • Flight Plan must include at least 50% of provided routes

  • Use of automated algorithms will earn additional points

• If a route requires moving more passengers than can be carried, multiple flights must be completed

• Most landing pads will be BVLOS

• When passengers are ‘on board’, green ‘Pax aboard’ light must be illuminated, visible from 360deg around aircraft

• A landing only counts if the aircraft is fully on the pad and rotors are off for 15 seconds

• Batteries may be swapped at launch point if there are no passengers

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Flight Readiness Review

• Provided a copy of the Advanced RPAS pilot certificate for Canadians?

• Provided copies of: proof of training (a), flight review (b), and SFOC(c) for Non-Canadian RPAS Pilots?

• Provided a copy of the RPAS registration?

• Provide a copy of the email where the proof of flight was submitted to AEAC.

• Weight under 15 kg, pass list of weights to Chief Judge

• Demonstrate that the flight termination system is functional at all times and in all flight modes. Propellers should have been removed already. Make the motor(s) spin, and show that at all times, it is possible to kill the aircraft in all flight modes. Also show this kill mechanism has already been activated if the datalink for the kill switch is lost (this is often the RC controller, based on previous years).

• Demonstrate operation of the Flight Readiness Button – drone may not be capable of operating until the button is pushed.

Safety Requirements

• Safety Flight Termination System that can be activated automatically or remotely.

  • If the flight termination system is not functioning, it must terminate itself

  • Parachute / aerodynamic termination / 2m/s decent

• Transmitters may not be used outside of flight window

• GCS must always show the aircraft and competition flight area

• An electrical or mechanical way to prevent props from spinngin when aircraft is not in takeoff position

• Each pilot must hold Advances RPAS Pilot Certificate

• RPAS must be registered properly

• Insurance may be required

Outstanding Questions

• Maximum number of passengers for Task 2?

  • Can the route be optimized such that multiple pickups are completed before drop-offs (think bus instead of taxi)