Canadian Aviation Regulations

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

• (a) is at least 14 years of age; and

• (b) holds either

  • (i) a pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — basic operations issued under section 901.55; or

  • (ii) 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 less than 14 years of age if the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system is conducted under the direct supervision of a person who is 14 years of age or older and who can operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division or Division V.