SOR/96-433, s. 901.71 - section overview

In plain language

This section outlines the requirements for operating a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace, including obtaining authorization from the air traffic services provider, providing specific flight and pilot information upon request, allowing altitude exceptions with authorization, and keeping the authorization accessible during flight.

Requirement as structured

This section outlines the requirements for operating a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace, including obtaining authorization from the air traffic services provider, providing specific flight and pilot information upon request, allowing altitude exceptions with authorization, and keeping the authorization accessible during flight.

Original regulatory text

(1) No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace under this Division unless an authorization has been issued by the provider of air traffic services in the area of operation and, if requested, the following information has been provided to that provider: (a) the date, time and duration of the operation; (b) the category, registration number and physical characteristics of the aircraft; (c) the vertical and horizontal boundaries of the area of operation; (d) [Repealed, SOR/2025-70, s. 91] (e) [Repealed, SOR/2025-70, s. 91] (f) [Repealed, SOR/2025-70, s. 91] (g) the name, contact information and pilot certificate number of any pilot of the aircraft; (h) the procedures and flight profiles to be followed in the case of a lost command and control link; (i) the procedures to be followed in emergency situations; (j) the process and the time required to terminate the operation; and (k) any other information required by the provider of air traffic services that is necessary for the provision of air traffic management. (2) Despite section 901.25, a pilot may operate a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace under this Division at an altitude above those referred to in that section if an authorization to that effect has been issued by the provider of air traffic services in the area of operation. (3) No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft in controlled airspace under this Division unless the authorization referred to in subsection (1) is easily accessible to the pilot during the operation.

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General