CARs References for Small BVLOS Away from Populated Areas
Verified from official sourcesCARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
If you are operating a small drone BVLOS in uncontrolled airspace and at least 1 km away from populated areas, Transport Canada guidance indicates you must comply with CARs standards 922.08(1, 2), 922.09, 922.10, 922.11, and submit a declaration under 901.87(a).
Requirement as structured
For small BVLOS operations in uncontrolled airspace at a distance of not less than 1 km from a populated area, the applicable CARs standards are 922.08(1, 2), 922.09, 922.10, 922.11, and the declaration under 901.87(a).
Original regulatory text
Small BVLOS operation away from a populated area , in uncontrolled airspace and at a distance of not less than 1km from a populated area 922.08 (1, 2), 922.09, 922.10*, 922.11, Declaration 901.87(a)
Applies when
- size
- small
- country
- Canada
- operation
- BVLOS
- environment
- away_from_populated_area
- airspace class
- uncontrolled
- regulatory category
- Specific