Event perimeter - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the requirement for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC-RPAS) when operating a drone near advertised events, defining the event perimeter and the 30-meter buffer zone.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the requirement for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC-RPAS) when operating a drone near advertised events, defining the event perimeter and the 30-meter buffer zone.

Original regulatory text

If you are flying your drone within 30 m (100 feet) from the event boundaries, you will need to apply for an SFOC-RPAS. When there is no clear perimeter, such as during boating events, marathons, fireworks, protests, picket lines and so on, it is expected that the boundaries of the advertised event be at least 30 meters (100 feet) from people participating in the advertised event and 30 meters (100 feet) from the track of the sporting event. This applies to pilots of all sizes of drones, including micro drones. If the drone is operating at least 30 meters (100 feet) from those boundaries, the pilot would not need an SFOC-RPAS for advertised events because they would not be considered part of the event. In all other instances, an SFOC-RPAS for advertised events would be required.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General