Operations
Populated area – EASA Drone Definition
Definition
A populated area has a concentration of people not directly involved in the flight; A3 operations must stay away from them.
Regulatory context
EU 2019/947 — A3 subcategory limitations.
Why it matters for pilots
Choosing subcategory A2 vs A3 depends on where you fly.
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