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Pre-Flight Information - 901.24 A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before commencing a flight, be familiar with the available information that is relevant to the intended flight. Maximum Altitude - 901.25 Subject to subsection (2), no pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft at an altitude greater than: a) 400 feet (122 m) AGL b) 100 feet (30 m) above any building or structure, if the aircraft is being operated at a distance of less than 200 feet (61 m), measured horizontally, from the building or structure. A pilot may operate a remotely piloted aircraft at an altitude greater than those set out in subsection (1) if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate - RPAS issued under section 903.03. Horizontal Distance - 901.26 Subject to paragraph 901.69(1)(b) or (c), no pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m) from another person, measured horizontally and at any altitude, except from a crew member or other person involved in the operation. Site Survey - 901.27 No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system unless, before commencing operations, they determine that the site for take-off, launch, landing or recovery is suitable for the proposed operation by conducting a site survey that takes into account the following factors: a) the boundaries of the area of operation b) the type of airspace and the applicable regulatory requirements c) the altitudes and routes to be used on the approach to and departure from the area of operation d) the proximity of manned aircraft operations e) the proximity of aerodromes, airports and heliports p the location and height of obstacles, including wires, masts, buildings, cell phone towers and wind turbines g) the predominant weather and environmental conditions for the area of operation h) the horizontal distances from persons not involved in the operation Other Pre-Flight Requirements - 901.28 A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before commencing a flight a) ensure that there is a sufficient amount of fuel or energy for safe completion of the flight b) ensure that each crew member, before acting as a crew member, has been instructed: with respect to the duties that the crew member is to perform on the location and use of any emergency equipment associated with the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system c) determine the maximum distance from the pilot the aircraft can travel without endangering aviation safety or the safety of any person.