Acceptable Drone Marking Methods

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Registering your drone: Overview - Text descriptionVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You can write the registration number on your drone using a permanent marker, stick a permanent label on it, or engrave it.

Requirement as structured

A registered remotely piloted aircraft must be marked with its registration number, as required by the Canadian Aviation Regulations. Transport Canada accepts permanent marker, a permanent label or engraving as acceptable methods of applying that marking; those methods are examples, not additional legal requirements.

Original regulatory text

You can use: - permanent marker - permanent label - engraving

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General