Acceptance Letter Requirement for Small RPAS BVLOS Operations Near Populated Areas

Verified from official sources
Standard 922Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

To fly a Small RPAS BVLOS in uncontrolled airspace near (less than 1km) or over populated areas, the system must have a Transport Canada acceptance letter.

Requirement as structured

An acceptance letter is required for Small RPAS BVLOS operations in uncontrolled airspace conducted over a sparsely populated area or at a distance of less than 1 km from a populated area.

Original regulatory text

901.87(b) | Small | BVLOS operation in uncontrolled airspace and over a sparsely populated area, or at a distance of less than 1km from a populated area. | 922.07, 922.09, 922.10*, 922.11, 922.12 | Yes

Applies when

size
Small
country
Canada
operation
BVLOS
regulatory category
General