Sheltered Operations Minimum Distance from Uninvolved Persons

Verified from official sources
CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Keep the drone at least 100 feet (30 m) away horizontally from any bystanders, regardless of how high or low you are flying.

Requirement as structured

Sheltered operations must be conducted at a distance of at least 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

The operation is conducted at a distance of at least 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation

Applies when

country
Canada
max mtom kg
25
regulatory category
Specific