Right of Way

Verified from official sources
SOR/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