CARs References for Operations Near and Over People

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Flying your drone at an advertised event - CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you fly near people (5m to 30m) or over people (less than 5m), you must comply with CARs 922.05/901.69(b) and 922.06/901.69(c) respectively, which require safety declarations.

Requirement as structured

Operations near people (16.4 to 100 ft) and over people (less than 16.4 ft) are governed by CAR 922.05 / 901.69(b) and CAR 922.06 / 901.69(c) respectively.

Original regulatory text

VLOS operation near people , at a distance of less than 30 m (100 ft) but more than 5 m (16.4 ft) from any person not involved in the operation 922.05 Declaration 901.69 (b) VLOS operation over people , at a distance of less than 5 meters (16.4 ft) from any person not involved in the operation 922.06 Declaration 901.69(c)

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General