Compliance with Air Traffic Control Instructions
Verified from official sourcesSOR/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