Conditional Permission of Operations Closer to or Over People for Advanced Category

Verified from official sources
Drone operation categories and pilot certificates: OverviewVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you hold an Advanced certificate, you may fly closer to or over people, but you must comply with additional conditions (indicated by the asterisk in the guidelines).

Requirement as structured

Advanced category drone operations are permitted to fly closer to or over people, subject to specific conditions.

Original regulatory text

Closer to or over people ... Yes * [under Advanced column]

Applies when

country
Canada
operation category
Advanced
regulatory category
General