Flight Proximity Limits and Permissions for Small or Medium Drones

In plain language

You can fly in controlled airspace (with NAV CANADA or DND permission), within 5.6 km of a certified airport, or within 1.9 km of a heliport. If operating within 5.6 km of a military aerodrome, you must get permission from the Department of National Defence.

Requirement as structured

You can fly a small or medium drone in controlled airspace, near certified airports, or near heliports, provided you obtain the necessary air traffic control or Department of National Defence permissions.

Original regulatory text

You can fly a small or medium drone: - in controlled airspace with permission from air traffic control - less than 5.6 kilometers (3 nautical miles) from the center of a certified airport - less than 1.9 kilometers (1 nautical mile) of a heliport ... You will need permission from the Department of National Defence to fly less than 5.6 kilometers (3 nautical miles) from the center of a military aerodrome.

Applies when

country

Canada

drone size

small, medium

operation category

Advanced

regulatory category

Specific