Sheltered Operations Minimum Distance from Uninvolved Persons
Verified from official sourcesCARs 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