Minimum Age for Advanced RPAS Operations
Verified from official sourcesSOR/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