Canadian RPAS Safety Regulations
The CED is an important player in the evolution of regulations governing current and future operations of RPAS. In January 2019, Minister Garneau unveiled Canada's new RPAS safety regulations.
Here is an excerpt from the press release on this subject :
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Drone pilots will need to have their Pilot Certificate and proof of registration readily available when flying their drone as of June 1, 2019.
Transport Canada is committed to enhancing aviation and public safety while encouraging innovation and economic growth in the drone sector.
The new rules, which will come into force on June 1, 2019, apply to all drone pilots flying drones between 250 grams and 25 kilograms that are operated within the drone pilot’s visual-line-of-sight, regardless of whether the drone is flown for fun, work or research.
The new simplified rules reflect significant consultations with Canadians and the industry. The final regulations introduce two main categories of drone operation: basic and advanced. The categories are based on distance from bystanders and airspace rules.
Both categories have their own set of easy-to-follow rules that will require the drone pilot to:
Transport Canada is committed to enhancing aviation and public safety while encouraging innovation and economic growth in the drone sector.
The new rules, which will come into force on June 1, 2019, apply to all drone pilots flying drones between 250 grams and 25 kilograms that are operated within the drone pilot’s visual-line-of-sight, regardless of whether the drone is flown for fun, work or research.
The new simplified rules reflect significant consultations with Canadians and the industry. The final regulations introduce two main categories of drone operation: basic and advanced. The categories are based on distance from bystanders and airspace rules.
Both categories have their own set of easy-to-follow rules that will require the drone pilot to:
- Register and mark the drone with its registration number
- Pass an online exam and get a pilot certificate for basic or advanced operations
- Be a minimum age of 14 for basic and 16 for advanced operations unless supervised by a person having proper certificates
- Stay below an altitude of 122 m (400 feet) above ground level
- Stay away from air traffic
Only drone pilots who need to fly a drone outside the rules for basic or advanced operations will need to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) before they fly.
Transport Canada has developed an improved, user-friendly website with information on the new regulations and helpful tools for all drone pilots.
Transport Canada has developed an improved, user-friendly website with information on the new regulations and helpful tools for all drone pilots.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT transport Canada WEB SITE
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Transport Canada’s new drone services are available on our website. We invite drone pilots to create an account in the Drone Management Portal for easy access to these drone services at all times.
Alldrone pilots are also subject to the Criminal Code as well as all provincial, territorial, and municipal laws governing areas such as privacy and trespassing. Endangering the safety of an aircraft is a serious offence. Anyone who violates the regulations could be subject to additional fines of up to$25,000 and/or prison. This applies to drones of any size used for any purpose.
Alldrone pilots are also subject to the Criminal Code as well as all provincial, territorial, and municipal laws governing areas such as privacy and trespassing. Endangering the safety of an aircraft is a serious offence. Anyone who violates the regulations could be subject to additional fines of up to$25,000 and/or prison. This applies to drones of any size used for any purpose.
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IMPORTANT
WE REMIND YOU THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY, INFORM YOURSELF AND OBTAIN THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATIONS TO FLY SAFELY.
