Parachute Minimum Safe Deployment Altitude
Verified from official sourcesGet 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