Medium Drone Weight Threshold

Verified from official sources
Drone operation categories and pilot certificates: OverviewVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Drones weighing more than 25 kg up to and including 150 kg are classified as medium drones, which are used for Advanced operations and above.

Requirement as structured

Medium drones are defined as drones weighing over 25 kg but not more than 150 kg.

Original regulatory text

Medium drones weigh over 25 kg but not more than 150 kg (Advanced operations and above)

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General