SFOC Compliance Checklist for Flying More Than Five RPAs Within 9.3 km of an Aerodrome

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Get permission for special drone operations - Medium and high-complexity - Compliance checklistVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you plan to fly more than 5 drones at once from a single station, and you are within 9.3 km (5 NM) of an aerodrome, you must request this specific checklist.

Requirement as structured

Operators planning to fly more than five RPAs at the same time from a single control station less than 9.3 km (5 NM) of an aerodrome must request the corresponding compliance checklist from Transport Canada.

Original regulatory text

Fly more than five RPAs at the same time less than 9.3 km (5 NM) of an aerodrome Request a copy of Fly more than five RPAs at the same time from a single control station less than 9.3 km (5 NM) of an aerodrome

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
swarm
regulatory category
Specific