Special Flight Operations Permission
Verified from official sourcesTransport Canada - Drone pilot licensingVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
If you are a foreign operator or planning to fly at an advertised event or in medium/high-complexity operations, you must apply for special permission.
Requirement as structured
Operators must obtain permission from Transport Canada for special drone operations, including advertised events, foreign operators, and medium or high-complexity operations.
Original regulatory text
Get permission for special drone operations Advertised events, foreign operators, medium and high-complexity operations.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General