Small Drone Weight Threshold

Verified from official sources
Drone operation categories and pilot certificates: OverviewVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Drones weighing from 250 grams up to and including 25 kg are classified as small drones, which are used for Basic operations and above.

Requirement as structured

Small drones are defined as drones weighing at least 250 g but not more than 25 kg.

Original regulatory text

Small drones weigh at least 250 g but not more than 25 kg (Basic operations and above)

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General