Parachute Minimum Safe Deployment Altitude

Verified from official sources
Get permission for special drone operations - Medium and high-complexity - RPAS Operation Risk Assessment (ORA)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you fly within 5 metres of people using a parachute system, you must provide its minimum safe deployment altitude.

Requirement as structured

If using a parachute system within 5 metres of other people, the applicant must provide the minimum safe deployment altitude information.

Original regulatory text

if using a parachute system and if less than 5 metres (16.4 ft) of other people with a relevant manufacturer’s safety assurance declaration, provide the minimum safe deployment altitude information

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
medium and high-complexity RPAS operations
regulatory category
Specific