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Serviceability of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System - 901.29 No pilot shall conduct the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft, or permit the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft to be conducted, unless the pilot ensures that: a) the aircraft is serviceable; b) the remotely piloted aircraft system has been maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions c) all mandatory actions have been completed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions d) all equipment required by these Regulations or the manufacturer's instructions are installed and serviceable Availability of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Operating Manual - 901.30 No pilot shall conduct the take-off or launch of a remotely piloted aircraft for which the manufacturer has provided a remotely piloted aircraft system operating manual unless the manual is immediately available to crew members at their duty stations. Manufacturers Instructions - 901.31 No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system unless it is operated in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions Control of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems- 901.32 No pilot shall operate an autonomous remotely piloted aircraft system or any other remotely piloted aircraft system for which they are unable to take immediate control of the aircraft. Takeoff, Launches, Approaches, Landings, and Recovery - 901.33 A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before take-off, launch, approach, landing or recovery: a) ensure that there is no likelihood of collision with another aircraft, person or obstacle b) ensure that the site set aside for take-off, launch, landing or recovery, as the case may be, is suitable for the intended operation Minimum Weather Conditions - 901.34 No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system unless the weather conditions at the time of flight permit: a) the operation to be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions b) the pilot of the system and any visual observer to conduct the entire flight within visual line-of-sight Icing- 901.35 No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system when icing conditions are observed, are reported to exist or are likely to be encountered along the route of flight unless the aircraft is equipped with de-icing or anti-icing equipment and equipment designed to detect icing. No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system with frost, ice or snow adhering to any part of the remotely piloted aircraft.