General SFOC-RPAS Application Requirements
Verified from official sourcesFlying your drone at an advertised event - CARs referenceVersion 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026
In plain language
You need to get permission from both the event organizer and the landowner, fill out the SFOC application form, and email it to Transport Canada.
Requirement as structured
To apply for an SFOC-RPAS, you must provide the drone manufacturer and model, obtain permission from the event organizer and landowner, and submit the completed application form by email.
Original regulatory text
- provide the drone manufacturer and model - provide the event organizer and landowner’s permission - complete an Application for a Special Flight Operations Certificate form (PDF, 1.2 MB) - see Advisory Circular (AC) 903-002 - Application Guidelines for an SFOC-RPAS - send us your SFOC-RPAS application form and documents by email to: TC.RPASCentre-CentreSATP.TC@tc.gc.ca
Applies when
- country
- Canada
- regulatory category
- General