Prohibition of Operations Closer to or Over People for Basic Category
Verified from official sourcesDrone operation categories and pilot certificates: OverviewVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
Under a Basic certificate, you are not allowed to fly your drone close to or over people.
Requirement as structured
Basic category drone operations are not permitted to fly closer to or over people.
Original regulatory text
Closer to or over people No [under Basic column]
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- operation category
- Basic
- regulatory category
- General