RPAS Registration Application Information Requirements

In plain language

When registering your drone, you must provide your name, address, date of birth, citizenship or permanent residency status, whether the drone was purchased or built, purchase date, manufacturer, model, serial number, aircraft category, and any prior Canadian registration number.

Requirement as structured

An application to register a remotely piloted aircraft must include specified applicant details (varying by individual, corporation, or government entity) and aircraft details including purchase date, manufacturer, model, serial number, category, and any previous Canadian registration.

Original regulatory text

The application shall include the following information: (a) if the applicant is an individual, (i) the applicant’s name and address, (ii) the applicant’s date of birth, and (iii) an indication as to whether the applicant is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada; (b) if the applicant is a corporation... (d) an indication as to whether the aircraft was purchased or built by the applicant; (e) the date of purchase... (f) the manufacturer and model... (g) the serial number... (h) the category of aircraft... and (i) any Canadian registration number previously issued...

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General