Service standard - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the service standards for the advanced drone exam and pilot certificate issuance in Canada, and details the maximum fines for individuals and corporations who violate drone regulations.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the service standards for the advanced drone exam and pilot certificate issuance in Canada, and details the maximum fines for individuals and corporations who violate drone regulations.

Original regulatory text

Exam – Advanced Online service available immediately Issuance of Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations Issued immediately after payment Learn more about the Service Fees Act . Penalties You could face serious penalties, including fines and/or jail time, if you break the rules. We also investigate reports of unsafe flying. We may involve local police if you break other laws. Fines for individuals - up to $1,000 for flying without a drone pilot certificate - up to $3,000 for flying where you are not allowed - up to $3,000 for putting aircraft and people at risk - up to $5,000 for flying unregistered or unmarked drones - up to $1,000 for flying without the required drone safety assurance declaration Fines for corporations - up to $5,000 for flying without a drone pilot certificate - up to $15,000 for flying where you are not allowed - up to $15,000 for putting aircraft and people at risk - up to $25,000 for flying unregistered or unmarked drones - up to $5,000 for flying without the required drone safety assurance declaration If you break more than one rule, you could receive multiple penalties.

Applies when

country

Canada

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Specific