SOR/96-433, s. 901.41 - section overview

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.41Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

This section prohibits the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) at advertised events unless authorized by a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) - RPAS, with an exception for emergency and public authority operations.

Requirement as structured

This section prohibits the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) at advertised events unless authorized by a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) - RPAS, with an exception for emergency and public authority operations.

Original regulatory text

(1) No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system at any advertised event except in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft system for the purpose of an operation to save human life, a police operation, a fire-fighting operation or any other operation that is conducted in the service of a public authority.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General