Minimum Age for Basic RPAS Operations

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.54Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You must be at least 14 years old to fly a drone under basic operations, unless you are flying under the direct supervision of a qualified person.

Requirement as structured

A person operating a remotely piloted aircraft system under Division II must be at least 14 years of age.

Original regulatory text

no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the person (a) is at least 14 years of age

Applies when

country
Canada
division
Division II
regulatory category
General