Right of Way
Verified from official sourcesSOR/96-433, s. 901.17Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You must always yield the right of way to any manned aircraft (such as airplanes, helicopters, airships, gliders, and balloons). Ensure your flight path does not interfere with or force these aircraft to take evasive action.
Requirement as structured
A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall give way to power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, airships, gliders and balloons at all times.
Original regulatory text
A pilot of a remotely piloted aircraft shall give way to power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, airships, gliders and balloons at all times.
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General