Permission Required for Large Drone Operations
Verified from official sourcesDrone operation categories and pilot certificates: Overview - Sheltered operationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
If you are operating a large drone, you must obtain permission before flying.
Requirement as structured
You must obtain permission to operate a large drone, as these flights are classified as medium-complexity special operations.
Original regulatory text
Operations with large drones are medium-complexity special operations and require permission.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- drone size
- large
- regulatory category
- General