RPA flight in controlled aerodrome no-fly zones
Verified from official sources4.03(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
You cannot fly a drone within the no-fly zone of a controlled airport (which generally includes the area within 3 nautical miles of the runways and runway approach/departure paths) unless you meet specific exceptions.
Requirement as structured
A person must not conduct RPA operations or fly an RPA in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome unless an authorized exception applies.
Original regulatory text
(1) Subject to this section, a person must not: (a) conduct RPA operations; or (b) fly an RPA; in the no-fly zone of a controlled aerodrome.