Emergency Response Operation Perimeter Restriction

Verified from official sources
Where to fly your drone - Emergency sitesVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Do not fly your drone over or within the security perimeter of any emergency scene (e.g., traffic accidents, floods, police operations) to avoid interfering with emergency personnel and their aircraft.

Requirement as structured

Drone pilots must not fly over or within the security perimeter of an emergency response operation.

Original regulatory text

Drone pilots are not allowed to fly within the security perimeter of a police or first responder emergency operation, such as a traffic accident. ... Do not fly ... over or within the security perimeter of an emergency response operation such as a flood or accident scene

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General