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Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433)

Regulations are current to 2026-06-21 and last amended on 2026-06-17. Previous Versions

  •  (1) Subject to subsection (2), no pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft at an altitude greater than

    • (a) 400 feet (122 m) AGL; or

    • (b) 100 feet (30 m) above any building or structure, if the aircraft is being operated at a distance of less than 200 feet (61 m), measured horizontally, from the building or structure.

  • (2) A pilot may operate a remotely piloted aircraft at an altitude greater than those set out in subsection (1) if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03.

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