Microdrone Pilot Certification Exemption
Verified from official sourcesDrone operation categories and pilot certificates: Overview - Sheltered operationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
If you are flying a microdrone (under 250 grams), you do not need to obtain a pilot certificate.
Requirement as structured
There is no pilot certification required to operate a microdrone.
Original regulatory text
Microdrones have their own set of rules. There is no associated pilot certification.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- drone size
- micro
- regulatory category
- General