Sheltered Operations Requirements

In plain language

When flying a small drone close to a structure (sheltered operations), you must stay at least 30 metres (100 feet) away from uninvolved people, no more than 30 metres (100 feet) above the structure, and within 61 metres (200 feet) horizontally of the structure.

Requirement as structured

To conduct sheltered operations with a small drone, you must fly more than 30 metres away from uninvolved people, no greater than 30 metres above the structure, and less than 61 metres horizontally from the structure.

Original regulatory text

Sheltered operations are flights with a small drone that are close to a structure, such as a building. To conduct sheltered operations, you must fly the drone: - More than 30 metres (100 feet) away from people not involved in the operation - No greater than 30 metres (100 feet) above the structure - Less than 61 metres (200 feet) horizontally from the structure

Applies when

country

Canada

max mtom kg

25

min mtom kg

0.25

regulatory category

General