Medium Drone Definition and Operational Category

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CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone weighs more than 25 kg but not more than 150 kg, it is classified as a medium drone, and you must operate under advanced operations rules.

Requirement as structured

Operations using a medium drone (weighing more than 25 kg up to 150 kg) are classified as advanced operations (or beyond).

Original regulatory text

Any operations using a medium drone (more than 25 kg to 150 kg) are advanced operations (or beyond).

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
Specific