Applicability to Medium RPA VLOS Near People (Less than 100 feet)

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.62Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you fly a medium-sized drone closer than 100 feet horizontally to bystanders, this Division applies.

Requirement as structured

This Division applies to the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally, from any person not involved in the operation.

Original regulatory text

(f) the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; and

Applies when

country
Canada
operation
VLOS
regulatory category
Specific