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Version of section 901.62 from 2025-04-01 to 2026-03-17:


 This Division applies in respect of the following operations of a remotely piloted aircraft system:

  • (a) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation

    • (i) in controlled airspace,

    • (ii) at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m) but not less than 16.4 feet (5 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation,

    • (iii) at a distance of less than 16.4 feet (5 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation, or

    • (iv) within three nautical miles from the centre of an airport or within one nautical mile from the centre of a heliport;

  • (b) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct an extended VLOS operation in uncontrolled airspace;

  • (c) the operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a sheltered operation;

  • (d) the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation in uncontrolled airspace and at a distance of 500 feet (152.4 m) or more, measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation;

  • (e) the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation in uncontrolled airspace and at a distance of less than 500 feet (152.4 m) but not less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation;

  • (f) the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation at a distance of less than 100 feet (30 m), measured horizontally and at any altitude, from any person not involved in the operation; and

  • (g) the operation of a medium remotely piloted aircraft to conduct a VLOS operation in controlled airspace.

  • SOR/2019-11, s. 23
  • SOR/2025-70, s. 83

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