BVLOS Operations over Unpopulated Areas
Verified from official sourcesDrone operation categories and pilot certificates: Level 1 Complex operations - Lower-risk BVLOS operationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You can fly a small or medium drone beyond visual line-of-sight over unpopulated areas, provided you have a BVLOS declaration and remain at least 1 km away from populated areas.
Requirement as structured
Transport Canada guidance states that operators may fly a small or medium RPA with a BVLOS declaration over unpopulated areas located more than 1 km away from populated areas.
Original regulatory text
fly a small or medium RPA with a BVLOS declaration over unpopulated areas (more than 1km away from populated areas
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- operation
- BVLOS
- environment
- unpopulated
- regulatory category
- Specific