Declaration Required for Small RPA Sheltered Operation in Controlled Airspace
Verified from official sourcesSOR/96-433, s. 901.69Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You cannot conduct a sheltered operation with a small drone in controlled airspace unless the drone model has a registered declaration of compliance.
Requirement as structured
No pilot shall operate a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a sheltered operation in controlled airspace unless a declaration has been made to the Minister.
Original regulatory text
(d) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a sheltered operation in controlled airspace;
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- rpa size
- small
- operation
- sheltered
- airspace class
- controlled
- regulatory category
- Specific