Registering your drone: Overview - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the registration requirements for drones in Canada, specifying that all drones weighing 250 g or more must be registered and marked, and details the registration process, fees, and penalties.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the registration requirements for drones in Canada, specifying that all drones weighing 250 g or more must be registered and marked, and details the registration process, fees, and penalties.

Original regulatory text

Registering your drone: Overview - - Overview - Manage your registration All drones weighing at least 250 g must be registered. This includes custom-built drones and drones built from a kit or off-the shelf. Drones under 250 g do not need to be registered unless something is attached to it that increases its weight to 250 g or more. Marking your drone You must clearly mark your drone with its registration number. You can use: - permanent marker - permanent label - engraving We also recommend including your name and contact information. Penalties If you fly a drone without meeting these requirements, you may be fined. Fines are: - $5,000 for recreational users - $25,000 for commercial users Benefits of registration - If you lose your drone, registration may help in returning it to you if it is found - If there is a status change to your drone’s safety assurance declaration, you may be notified - If there is a recall from the manufacturer, we may be able to notify you How to register your drone Individuals and businesses can register their drone through the Drone Management Portal . Registering your drone as a foreign pilot Foreign pilots or operators can’t register drones. You need an SFOC-RPAS to comply with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). What you need before you start It should take 3 minutes to register a drone. To begin, you will need the following information: - purchase date (if applicable) - make, model, serial number and type of drone - a Visa®, Mastercard®, or American Express® credit card, Apple Pay® or Google Pay® - Debit cards may be used if added to your Apple Wallet® app, or Google Pay® app Register your drone Fees and service standards Service Fee

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General