Drone Registration Weight Threshold

In plain language

If your drone weighs 250 g or more, you must register it before flying. If it is under 250 g, you do not need to register it unless you add attachments that bring its total weight to 250 g or more.

Requirement as structured

Transport Canada states that all drones weighing 250 g or more must be registered.

Original regulatory text

All drones weighing at least 250 g must be registered. This includes custom-built drones and drones built from a kit or off-the shelf. Drones under 250 g do not need to be registered unless something is attached to it that increases its weight to 250 g or more.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General