Fines for Individuals at Advertised Events
Verified from official sourcesFlying 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