RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) Requirement for BVLOS

Verified from official sources
2025 Summary of changes to Canada’s drone regulationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you are flying BVLOS as an individual or for an organization, an RPOC must be held by the operator.

Requirement as structured

Individuals, businesses, and organizations wishing to conduct BVLOS operations must obtain an RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC) and establish policies and procedures reflecting their operational complexity.

Original regulatory text

Individuals, businesses, and organizations wishing to conduct BVLOS operations must have an RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC). To obtain an RPOC, pilots, businesses, and organizations will be required to have policies and procedures in place that reflect the size and complexity of the operations they will carry out.

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
bvlos
regulatory category
General