Immediate Cessation of Operations for Safety

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.16Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you are flying a drone and notice that aviation safety or anyone's personal safety is in danger (or likely to be), you must stop the flight immediately.

Requirement as structured

A pilot operating a remotely piloted aircraft system must immediately cease operations if aviation safety or the safety of any person is endangered or likely to be endangered.

Original regulatory text

A pilot that operates a remotely piloted aircraft system shall immediately cease operations if aviation safety or the safety of any person is endangered or likely to be endangered.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General