Fines for Individuals

Verified from official sources
Service standardVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

As an individual pilot, you can face serious fines for breaking rules: up to $1,000 for no certificate, up to $3,000 for flying in restricted areas, up to $3,000 for putting people/aircraft at risk, up to $5,000 for an unregistered/unmarked drone, and up to $1,000 for lacking a safety assurance declaration.

Requirement as structured

Individuals may face fines of up to $1,000 for flying without a certificate, up to $3,000 for flying in unauthorized areas or risking safety, up to $5,000 for flying unregistered/unmarked drones, and up to $1,000 for flying without a safety assurance declaration.

Original regulatory text

Fines for individuals - up to $1,000 for flying without a drone pilot certificate - up to $3,000 for flying where you are not allowed - up to $3,000 for putting aircraft and people at risk - up to $5,000 for flying unregistered or unmarked drones - up to $1,000 for flying without the required drone safety assurance declaration

Applies when

country
Canada
legal entity
individual
regulatory category
Specific