Operation of more than five remotely piloted aircraft with an SFOC

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.40Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You can fly more than 5 drones at the same time if you have a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) issued under section 903.03.

Requirement as structured

A pilot may operate more than five remotely piloted aircraft at a time if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03.

Original regulatory text

A pilot may operate more than five remotely piloted aircraft at a time if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General