Operation of Unregistered RPAS under SFOC

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 900.13Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You are permitted to fly an unregistered drone if you hold and comply with a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) - RPAS.

Requirement as structured

A person may operate an unregistered remotely piloted aircraft system if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03.

Original regulatory text

A person may operate a remotely piloted aircraft system that includes a remotely piloted aircraft that is not registered in accordance with this Division if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General