Knowledge Requirement: Applicability of Reckless Operation Rules to Micro RPAs

Verified from official sources
TP 15263 - Division I General provisionsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Even if you fly a micro drone (under 250 g), you are still legally subject to the rules prohibiting reckless or negligent operation.

Requirement as structured

Pilots must recall that reckless or negligent operation provisions apply to RPA of any size, including those with an operating weight of less than 250 g.

Original regulatory text

Recall that these provisions apply to RPA of any size, including those with operating weight of less than 250 g.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General