No Operation with Frost, Ice, or Snow on Critical Surfaces
Verified from official sourcesSOR/96-433, s. 901.35Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
Before taking off, you must inspect your drone and ensure there is absolutely no frost, ice, or snow stuck to any of its critical surfaces (such as wings, rotors, or propellers).
Requirement as structured
No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system with frost, ice, or snow adhering to any of the critical surfaces of the remotely piloted aircraft.
Original regulatory text
No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system with frost, ice or snow adhering to any of the critical surfaces of the remotely piloted aircraft.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General