Drone Pilot Recency Requirements

Verified from official sources
Transport Canada - Drone pilot licensingVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You must complete a recency activity (such as a self-paced study program or other approved activity) to keep your drone pilot certificate valid.

Requirement as structured

Drone pilots must complete one of the designated recency activities to keep their pilot certificate valid.

Original regulatory text

Keep your drone pilot skills up to date Complete of one of these activities to keep your certificate valid.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General