Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433)

901.43 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system if the aircraft is transporting a payload that

• (a) [Repealed, SOR/2025-70, s. 72]

• (b) includes weapons, ammunition or other equipment designed for use in war;

• (c) could create a hazard to aviation safety or cause injury to persons; or

• (d) is attached to the aircraft by means of a line, unless the operation is conducted in accordance with the operating manuals applicable to the system.

(2) A pilot may operate a remotely piloted aircraft system when the aircraft is transporting a payload referred to in subsection (1) if the operation is conducted in accordance with a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued under section 903.03.