EVLOS Airspace and Horizontal Distance Limits
Verified from official sourcesCARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You can only conduct EVLOS flights in uncontrolled airspace, and you must keep the drone at least 30 meters (100 feet) away from any bystanders.
Requirement as structured
EVLOS operations must only be conducted in uncontrolled airspace and at a minimum distance of 100 feet (30 m) from any person.
Original regulatory text
EVLOS can only be done in uncontrolled airspace with a small drone and at least 100 feet (30 m) away from any person.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- operation
- EVLOS
- drone size
- small
- airspace class
- uncontrolled
- regulatory category
- Specific