Flying your drone at an advertised event - section overview

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Flying your drone at an advertised eventVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

This section establishes that any drone operation at an advertised event in Canada, including microdrones weighing less than 250 grams, requires a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada.

Requirement as structured

This section establishes that any drone operation at an advertised event in Canada, including microdrones weighing less than 250 grams, requires a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada.

Original regulatory text

Flying your drone at an advertised event - To fly any drone at an advertised event, including a drone weighing less than 250 g (a microdrone), you must get a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). On this page - What’s an advertised event? - The right drone for advertised events - Penalties - Background - How to apply - Fees and service standards - Guides and help

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General