Everything Canadian Drone Pilots Need to Know in 2026 Flying a drone in Canada involves more than staying below 400 feet and keeping the aircraft within sight. The rules that apply to a flight depend on the aircraft’s operating weight, its safety features, the airspace, proximity to people and aerodromes, and whether the operation is Basic, Advanced, Level 1 Complex or Special. Transport Canada regulates drones as aircraft under the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation R

Why holding a drone pilot certificate is no longer enough for certain commercial drone operations in Canada. Canada's drone industry is evolving rapidly. With Transport Canada's expanded RPAS regulations, commercial drone operations are becoming more sophisticated, allowing qualified organizations to conduct operations that were previously only possible under a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC). One of the most significant additions to the new regulatory framework

Understanding Canada's Drone Pilot Certifications in 2026 Whether you're flying a drone for recreation, starting a commercial drone business, or planning to conduct advanced missions such as Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, obtaining the correct Transport Canada drone certificate is essential. Since the introduction of Canada's updated RPAS regulations, drone pilots now have three primary certification pathways: Basic Operations Advanced Operations Level 1 Comp

By Brendan Callaghan Owner - Cariboo Remote Drone Services Canada's drone industry is undergoing its most significant regulatory transformation since the introduction of Part IX of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) in 2019. On March 26, 2025, Transport Canada published sweeping amendments that expand drone operations well beyond traditional Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) flights. These changes represent a major step toward integrating drones into Canadian airspace whil