Pre-flight Site Survey Requirement

In plain language

Transport Canada guidance advises researching the area before you take off, including checking aeronautical charts, the Canada Flight Supplement and active NOTAMs so you do not conflict with other airspace users. The binding site-survey duty is in CARs section 901.27 (see the separate rule on that section).

Requirement as structured

Drone pilots must conduct a survey of the area before starting any flight operation.

Original regulatory text

Prior to operating, drone pilots must conduct a survey of the area before the start of the operation.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General