Penalties for Flying Unregistered Drones

In plain language

If you fly a drone that should be registered but isn't, or isn't marked properly, you can face a fine of $5,000 as an individual/recreational flyer, or $25,000 if you are flying commercially.

Requirement as structured

Transport Canada states that flying a drone without meeting registration and marking requirements can result in fines of up to $5,000 for recreational users and $25,000 for commercial users.

Original regulatory text

If you fly a drone without meeting these requirements, you may be fined. Fines are: $5,000 for recreational users $25,000 for commercial users

Applies when

country

Canada

regulatory category

General