Wildfire Distance Restriction
Verified from official sourcesWhere to fly your drone - Emergency sitesVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You are not allowed to fly your drone if you are within 9.3 km (5 nautical miles) of a wildfire, as this can interfere with low-flying firefighting aircraft.
Requirement as structured
Drone pilots must not fly within 9.3 kilometers (5 nautical miles) of a wildfire.
Original regulatory text
Do not fly - within 9.3 kilometers (5 nautical miles) from a wildfire
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General