Pre-flight Information Familiarity

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.24Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

Before you fly, you must review and be familiar with the site survey results, the manufacturer's declaration for your drone, and the qualifications of your crew members.

Requirement as structured

A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before commencing a flight, be familiar with the information that is relevant to the intended flight, including site survey results, manufacturer declarations, and crew qualifications.

Original regulatory text

A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall, before commencing a flight, be familiar with the information that is relevant to the intended flight, including (a) the results of the site survey conducted under section 901.27; (b) any declaration referred to in section 901.194 made in respect of the model of remotely piloted aircraft system to be used for the flight; and (c) the qualifications of all crew members.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General