Declaration Required for Medium RPA VLOS in Controlled Airspace

Verified from official sources
SOR/96-433, s. 901.69Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

You cannot fly a medium drone in controlled airspace under VLOS unless the drone model has a registered declaration of compliance.

Requirement as structured

No pilot shall operate a medium remotely piloted aircraft system in VLOS in controlled airspace unless a declaration has been made to the Minister.

Original regulatory text

(h) the VLOS operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace.

Applies when

country
Canada
rpa size
medium
operation
VLOS
airspace class
controlled
regulatory category
Specific