Wildfire Distance Restriction

Verified from official sources
Where 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