SFOC Requirement for Microdrones at Advertised Events
Verified from official sources2025 Summary of changes to Canada’s drone regulations - Sheltered operationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
Starting April 1, 2025, you cannot fly a microdrone (under 250g) at an advertised event unless you have obtained a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) from Transport Canada.
Requirement as structured
As of April 1, 2025, you must obtain a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) to fly microdrones at advertised events.
Original regulatory text
As of April 1, 2025, an SFOC will now be required to fly microdrones at advertised events .
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- environment
- advertised_events
- max mtom kg
- 0.25
- regulatory category
- General