Special Flight Operations Permission

Verified from official sources
Transport 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