Drone operation categories and pilot certificates: Advanced operations - section overview

In plain language

This guidance outlines the privileges of holding a Pilot Certificate - Advanced Operations in Canada, including flying closer to people, in controlled airspace, and operating medium drones, as well as the requirement to carry the certificate.

Requirement as structured

This guidance outlines the privileges of holding a Pilot Certificate - Advanced Operations in Canada, including flying closer to people, in controlled airspace, and operating medium drones, as well as the requirement to carry the certificate.

Original regulatory text

Drone operation categories and pilot certificates: Advanced operations - - Overview - Microdrones - Basic operations - Advanced operations - Level 1 Complex operations - Special operations On this page - What are Advanced operations - What you need to fly Advanced operations - Where you can fly - Small drones - Sheltered operations - Extended visual line-of-sight (EVLOS) operations (small drones only) - Medium drones - How to get a Pilot Certificate - Advanced Operations - Fees and service standards - Penalties What are Advanced operations An advanced certificate gives you more privileges than a basic certificate. Your drone must meet safety feature requirements for the specific advanced operation you want to fly. With an advanced certificate and the right drone, you can fly: - closer to people - closer to airports and aerodromes - in controlled airspace with permission from air traffic control - medium drones - sheltered operations - Extended visual line-of-sight (EVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace. Fly within the operational limits of your drone and respect weather requirements for the operation. Always survey the area where you will fly. What you need to fly Advanced operations A drone pilot certificate You must have and be able to show your Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations when you fly.

Applies when

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Canada

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Specific