Conditional Permission of Operations Closer to or Over People for Advanced Category
Verified from official sourcesDrone 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