SOR/96-433, s. 901.43 - section overview

In plain language

This section prohibits RPAS pilots from transporting payloads that include weapons, ammunition, war equipment, or hazards to safety, as well as payloads attached by a line unless permitted by operating manuals, except when authorized by a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC).

Requirement as structured

This section prohibits RPAS pilots from transporting payloads that include weapons, ammunition, war equipment, or hazards to safety, as well as payloads attached by a line unless permitted by operating manuals, except when authorized by a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC).

Original regulatory text

(1) Subject to subsection (2), no pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system if the aircraft is transporting a payload that (a) [Repealed, SOR/2025-70, s. 72] (b) includes weapons, ammunition or other equipment designed for use in war; (c) could create a hazard to aviation safety or cause injury to persons; or (d) is attached to the aircraft by means of a line, unless the operation is conducted in accordance with the operating manuals applicable to the system. (2) A pilot may operate a remotely piloted aircraft system when the aircraft is transporting a payload referred to in subsection (1) 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