EVLOS Maximum Range from Pilot and Observer

Verified from official sources
CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Do not fly the drone further than 3.7 km (2 nautical miles) away from yourself, your control station, or your visual observer.

Requirement as structured

The drone must remain within 3.7 km (two nautical miles) of the pilot, control station, and visual observer at all times during the flight.

Original regulatory text

Keep your drone within 3.7 km (two nautical miles) from the pilot, the control station and the visual observer at any time during the flight.

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
EVLOS
drone size
small
regulatory category
Specific