Fines for Individuals at Advertised Events

Verified from official sources
Flying your drone at an advertised event - CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

If you fly without authorization at an advertised event, you can be fined up to $1,000 for a microdrone or $3,000 for a larger drone. Lacking a safety declaration can cost up to $1,000.

Requirement as structured

Individuals may face fines of up to $1,000 for microdrones or $3,000 for larger drones for unauthorized operations at advertised events, and up to $1,000 for operating without a safety assurance declaration.

Original regulatory text

Fines for individuals - up to $1,000 for flying a microdrone (less than 250 g) at an advertised event - up to $3,000 for flying a drone (250 g and above) at an advertised event - up to $1,000 for flying without the required drone safety assurance declaration

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General