Registration Requirement for RPAS of 250 Grams or More

In plain language

If your drone has an operating weight of 250 grams (0.55 pounds) or more, you must register it with Transport Canada before you can fly it, unless you are operating under an SFOC.

Requirement as structured

No person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system that includes a remotely piloted aircraft having an operating weight of 250 g (0.55 pounds) or more unless the remotely piloted aircraft is registered.

Original regulatory text

Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system that includes a remotely piloted aircraft having an operating weight of 250 g (0.55 pounds) or more unless the remotely piloted aircraft is registered in accordance with this Division.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General