Canadian Aviation Regulations

901.63 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the person

• (a) is at least 16 years of age; and

• (b) holds a pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — advanced operations issued under section 901.64.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a person who is

• (a) less than 16 years of age if the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system is conducted under the direct supervision of a person who is 16 years of age or older and who can operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division; or

• (b) operating a remotely piloted aircraft system as part of a flight review in order to meet the requirement set out in paragraph 901.64(c).