Minimum Age for Basic RPAS Operations
Verified from official sourcesSOR/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