Operation in Icing Conditions

In plain language

You must not fly your drone if icing conditions are observed, reported, or likely to occur along your flight path, unless your drone is equipped with de-icing/anti-icing systems or you have a reliable way to detect ice buildup.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system when icing conditions are observed, reported, or likely to be encountered along the route of flight unless the aircraft is equipped with de-icing or anti-icing equipment or the pilot has a means to detect icing.

Original regulatory text

No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system when icing conditions are observed, are reported to exist or are likely to be encountered along the route of flight unless the aircraft is equipped with de-icing or anti-icing equipment or the pilot has a means to detect icing.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General