Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.72Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

When flying your drone in controlled airspace, you must strictly follow any and all instructions given to you by Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Requirement as structured

The pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft operating in controlled airspace must comply with all air traffic control instructions directed at them.

Original regulatory text

The pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft operating in controlled airspace under this Division shall comply with all of the air traffic control instructions directed at the pilot.

Applies when

country
Canada
airspace
controlled
regulatory category
General