SFOC-RPAS Requirements for Drones 250g and Above

Verified from official sources

Flying your drone at an advertised event - CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone weighs 250 g or more, you must have your Pilot Certificate - Advanced Operations and register your drone before applying for the SFOC-RPAS.

Requirement as structured

To obtain an SFOC-RPAS for a drone weighing 250 g or more, you must hold an advanced operations pilot certificate and have the drone registered.

Original regulatory text

- have a drone Pilot Certificate for advanced operations (for drones weighing 250 g and above) - have your drone registered (for drones weighing 250 g and above)

Applies when

country: Canada
min mtom kg: 0.25
regulatory category: General

Official source text TCCA