Minimum Distance from Military Aerodromes
Verified from official sourcesSOR/96-433, s. 901.47Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You must not fly any drone within 3 nautical miles of a military aerodrome (operated by the Minister of National Defence) unless you have explicit authorization from the Department of National Defence (DND).
Requirement as structured
No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft if the aircraft is at a distance of less than three nautical miles from the centre of an aerodrome operated under the authority of the Minister of National Defence unless authorized by the Department of National Defence.
Original regulatory text
No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft if the aircraft is at a distance of less than three nautical miles from the centre of an aerodrome operated under the authority of the Minister of National Defence unless authorized to do so by the Department of National Defence.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General