Minimum Age for Advanced RPAS Operations

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.63Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You must be at least 16 years old to fly a drone under advanced operations, unless you are being directly supervised by a qualified pilot.

Requirement as structured

A person operating a remotely piloted aircraft system under Division IV must be at least 16 years of age.

Original regulatory text

no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the person (a) is at least 16 years of age

Applies when

country
Canada
operation category
Advanced Operations
regulatory category
Specific