Altitude Accuracy in Controlled Airspace

Verified from official sources
Standard 922Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

When flying in controlled airspace, your drone's control station must show its altitude with an accuracy of +/- 16 meters or better.

Requirement as structured

The remotely piloted aircraft system must indicate the altitude of the remotely piloted aircraft to the pilot with an accuracy of at least +/- 16 m while operating within controlled airspace.

Original regulatory text

The remotely piloted aircraft system must indicate the altitude of the remotely piloted aircraft to the pilot with an accuracy of at least +/- 16 m while operating within the controlled airspace.

Applies when

country
Canada
airspace class
controlled
regulatory category
General