Expanded Privileges for Advanced Pilot Certificate Holders

In plain language

If you have an Advanced Pilot Certificate, you will automatically gain the privilege to fly sheltered operations, EVLOS, and medium drones within VLOS starting November 4, 2025. You must keep your certificate current and learn the new rules.

Requirement as structured

As of November 4, 2025, pilots holding an Advanced Pilot Certificate are permitted to conduct sheltered operations, EVLOS operations, and fly medium drones within VLOS.

Original regulatory text

As of November 4, 2025, the following drone operations will be permitted for pilots with a Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations: - Sheltered operations - Extended visual line-of-sight (EVLOS) operations - Medium drones within VLOS

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General