Describe the UAV and associated systems, including:

a. The manufacturer, make and model of the UAV system including three view drawings
or photographs of the aircraft.
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does not apply, explain why..
b. Category (e.g. fixed wing, rotary wing, airship, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
c.

Composition (e.g. graphite, composites, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
d. Measurements (e.g. wingspan, fuselage length, rotor diameter, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
e. Weight (e.g. maximum gross take-off weight, empty weight, payload weight, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
f.

Type of propulsion system (make and model) (e.g. electric, turboprop, turbofan; rear
or forward mount, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
g. Fuel /Energy system (e.g. battery type, AVGAS, capacity, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
Note: where the UAV system uses Lithium batteries or any other type of energy source that is considered
a Dangerous Good, the applicant must describe in detail the procedures to be used when transporting
and storing the Dangerous Goods to and from the job site. Refer to Appendix B below for further
guidance in complying with all of the regulations as set out in the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.
Please include your surface, sea and air transportation procedures as applicable.
h. Method of take-off/ launch (e.g. taxi and take-off, pneumatic catapult, hand-launched,
etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.

i.

Method of landing / recovery (e.g. approach and runway landing, parachute,

belly/skid landing, skyhook, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
j.

Navigation equipment/capability (e.g. visual, GPS, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
k.

Electronic surveillance equipment (e.g. transponder (modes, etc.), ADS-B, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
l.

Flight sensors (e.g. barometric altimeter, airspeed indicator, icing detection, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
m. Redundant systems (e.g. flight controls, avionics, flight termination system, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
n. Visual detectability (e.g. lighting (position, anti-collision), high visibility paint scheme,
etc.); and
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does not apply, explain why.
Flight data on the aircraft to be flown:
o. Performance (e.g. operating speeds, climb and descent rates, maximum altitude,
maximum range, maximum endurance, etc.); and
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does not apply, explain why.
p. Operating Limitations (e.g. winds (wind shear, gusts), cross-winds, temperatures,
day, night, icing, etc.).
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does not apply, explain why.
The Control Station, including:
a. Control method (e.g. manual flight, pre-programmed, tethered, autoland, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.

b. Flight Instrumentation (e.g. attitude, altitude, airspeed, heading, present position,

navigation etc., and method of displaying the information);
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does not apply, explain why.
c.

Systems diagnostic and monitoring information (e.g. low battery, fuel status, critical
systems failure, visual and audio warnings, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
d. Environmental warnings (e.g. icing, rain, terrain, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
e. Redundant systems (e.g. back-up computer displays, back-up power supply);
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does not apply, explain why.
f.

Control station power source (e.g. generator, power grid, rechargeable );

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does not apply, explain why.
g. Equipment in the control station (e.g. lights for night operations, fire extinguisher);
and
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does not apply, explain why.
h. Control station security (e.g. capable of being locked).
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does not apply, explain why.
The Command and Control Links including:
a. C2/data bands and frequencies (e.g. Very High Frequency (VHF) band, Ku-Band,
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Satellite Communication (SATCOM), Geostationary
satellites, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
b. Radio range of the control links;
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does not apply, explain why.

c.

Lost Link indications (e.g. "off flags", signal strength indicators, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
d. Measures for preventing or mitigating radio frequency interference; and
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does not apply, explain why.
e. Single or dual redundant control links.
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does not apply, explain why.
Voice Communications including:
a. Primary method of communicating with ATC and other airspace users (e.g. radio
relay through the air vehicle, fixed based transmitter, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
b. Backup communication capability (e.g. landline, cell phone, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
c.

Communication latencies (e.g. able to perform ATC directed actions without delay,
etc.); and

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does not apply, explain why.
d. Communication system used for the pilots, ground support personnel and observers
to communicate with each other.
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does not apply, explain why.
Payload(s) including:
a. Payload limitations (e.g. impact on flight envelope, how conflicts are managed when
aircraft and payload operational limits differ, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.
b. Dangerous payloads (e.g. pyrotechnics, explosives, lasers, pesticides, etc.);
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does not apply, explain why.

c.

Secondary purposes of payload (e.g. camera controls the flight path of the UAV,
etc.); and

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does not apply, explain why.
d. Increase to crew workload (e.g. pilot operating UAV and payload, etc.).
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does not apply, explain why.

UAV System Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness

Note: Other than small UAVs operated VLOS, TC does not currently define the matters to be taken into
account for the design of UAVs and associated systems. Use of the term "airworthy" in this document
means "in a fit and safe state for flight" but may not mean in conformity to a type definition.
The Certificate applicant must describe how they have determined that the aircraft and the system
are airworthy, including:
a. UAV system designed to facilitate control of the UAV by the pilot and provide clear
indications of UAV flight status;
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does not apply, explain why.
b. a means for the UAV to remain within its flight envelope;
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does not apply, explain why.
c.

redundancy of flight critical components to ensure safe recovery of the UAV (e.g.
automatic landing/recovery systems, flight termination systems, etc.);

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does not apply, explain why.
d. operational history - accident rate as compared to total hours flown by the aircraft
type. Corrective action taken to prevent future failures;
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does not apply, explain why.
e. authorizations issued by other civilian or military authorities.
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does not apply, explain why.
UAV System Maintenance

The Certificate applicant must describe how the UAV system is being maintained, including:
a. maintenance and inspection manuals;
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does not apply, explain why.
b. maintenance and inspection plan/schedule;
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does not apply, explain why.
c.

who established the maintenance schedule (e.g. UAV manufacturer); and

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does not apply, explain why.
d. the keeping of maintenance records (e.g. aircraft, components, control station, C2
link, etc).
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does not apply, explain why.