SFOC Exception for Microdrones (Under 250g)

Verified from official sources
Get permission to fly a drone as a foreign pilot (part 1)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You do not need an SFOC or registration to fly a drone under 250g, unless you are flying at an advertised event. You must still follow microdrone safety guidelines.

Requirement as structured

Foreign pilots do not require a Foreign SFOC-RPAS to fly drones under 250 grams, unless the flight is at an advertised event.

Original regulatory text

Foreign drone pilots do not need a Foreign SFOC-RPAS to fly drones under 250 g except to fly at an advertised event .

Applies when

country
Canada
max mtom kg
0.249
regulatory category
General