Definition of Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (sRPA, sRPAS)

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In plain language

An sRPAS is any drone weighing between 250 grams and 25 kilograms.

Requirement as structured

Defines a Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (sRPA/sRPAS) as having an operating weight of at least 250g but not more than 25kg.

Original regulatory text

(m) Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (sRPA, sRPAS) : is a remotely piloted aircraft that has an operating weight of at least 250g but not more than 25kg.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General