Operation in Controlled Airspace

In plain language

You cannot fly your drone in controlled airspace unless you meet the requirements of section 901.71(1) (for advanced operations under Division V) or you have a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) issued under section 903.03.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace unless the operation is conducted in accordance with subsection 901.71(1) for Division V operations, or under a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) - RPAS in any other case.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace except in accordance with (a) subsection 901.71(1), in the case of an operation conducted under Division V; and (b) a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03, in any other case.

Applies when

country

Canada

airspace class

controlled

regulatory category

General