Regulatory
U.S.A
In the United States, the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) are enforced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). RPAS regulations in the USA and Canada were developed jointly along with other nations. Transport Canada (TC) and the FAA have agreed to collaborate for the foreseeable future in the area of aviation safety, with a specific focus on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the United States and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in Canada.
- In the USA, FulcrumAir can:
- Fly the E2500 VLOS in the United States under Part 107 of the FAR
- FulcrumAir is actively pursuing a Type Certificate to fly the E7500 VLOS in United States
Canada
Regulatory oversight for remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) is rapidly evolving to meet today’s demands for the use of unmanned aircraft systems in every sector. FulcrumAir’s team is extremely committed to safety and regulatory compliances. Staying on top of all the latest regulatory developments and being well-positioned with regulators allows us to contribute to ever-evolving regulatory changes with real-time experience and obtain flight approvals due to our proven abilities.
Currently, FulcrumAir has regulatory approval to fly our E2500 BVLOS and E7500 VLOS systems Canada-wide outside of an airport environment.
- In Canada, FulcrumAir can:
- Fly the E2500 BVLOS over powerlines outside of an airport environment
- Fly the E2500 VLOS under part 9 of the C.A.R.s – in controlled airspace and within 5m of people
- Fly the E7500 VLOS anywhere in Canada subject to some restrictions
Common Terms Used in the Industry
BVLOS – Beyond Visual Line of Sight, meaning the aircraft can not be seen with the human eye, for example behind a building or over a hill.
VLOS – Visual Line of Sight, meaning the aircraft is within sight of the pilot.
EVLOS – Extended Visual Line of Sight, meaning once the aircraft is out of sight of the pilot, it is being observed by a Visual Observer who is in constant radio contact with the pilot.
