SFOC Application Submission Procedure
Verified from official sourcesGet permission for special drone operations - Medium and high-complexityVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
To apply, you must complete a SORA risk assessment, fill out the SFOC-RPAS application form, and email all documents to Transport Canada.
Requirement as structured
To apply for an SFOC-RPAS, operators must gather compliance documentation, complete a SORA, complete the application form, and email it to TC.RPASCentre-CentreSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca.
Original regulatory text
To get your medium or high-complexity SFOC-RPAS, you will need to: gather the documentation specified in the Compliance checklist, complete the Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA)... complete an Application for a Special Flight Operations Certificate RPAS form... send us your SFOC-RPAS application form and documents by email to: TC.RPASCentre-CentreSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- Specific