# Flying an unmanned aircraft ?
You may need permission from Transport Canada

tc.gc.ca/safetyfirst Yes No

It weighs more than 35 kg

No Yes



### You don’t need permission, but you do have to fly safely Yes No



### You don’t need permission, but you must meet the exemption requirements No



### You must apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate No Yes



### You don’t need permission, but you must meet the exemption

requirements and give

Transport Canada: I can meet the exemption requirements for UAVs 2 kg or less Yes No

I can meet the exemption

requirements for UAVs between 2.1 kg and 25 kg It weighs 2 kg or less



### 1. Contact information 2. UAV model 3. Description of operation 4. Geographical boundaries of operation • Fly during daylight and in good weather • Always keep your aircraft in sight • Respect the privacy of others • Don’t fly close to airports, in populated areas, near moving vehicles, or higher than 90 metres 

### Tips to fly safely I use my aircraft for work or research

Yes It weighs more than 25 kg

# Exemption requirements for operating UAVs without permission

THIS INFOGRAPHIC IS FOR EASE OF REFERENCE ONLY. YOU MUST CONSULT THE OFFICIAL EXEMPTIONS.



# tc.gc.ca/safetyfirst UAVs 2 kg or less UAVs between 2.1 kg and 25 kg

• Be safe, well trained and know the rules of the sky • Be 18 years old, or at least 16 years old to conduct research under academic supervision • Have at least $100,000 liability insurance • Be alert—not tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Inspect your UAV and site before flight to ensure they are safe • Get permission before you go onto private property • Inform Air Traffic Services if your UAV enters controlled airspace • Give right-of-way to manned aircraft • Fly during daylight and in good weather • Keep your aircraft in direct line of sight and always be able to see it with your own eyes • Verify that radio frequencies/transmissions won’t affect control of your UAV • Have an emergency plan ahead of time • Carry a copy of your UAV exemption, proof of liability insurance, contact information, and aircraft system limitations • Follow the manufacturer’s operating and emergency procedures, including those if the remote control loses contact with the aircraft • Respect laws from all levels of government • Operate only one UAV at a time, with a single remote control • Immediately stop all operations if you can no longer meet the exemption requirements or if the safety of a person, property or other aircraft is at risk • Stay at least 30 metres away from people, animals, buildings, structures, and vehicles not involved in the operation • Be safe, well trained and know the rules of the sky • Be 18 years old • Have at least $100,000 liability insurance • Be alert—not tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs • Inspect your UAV and site before flight to ensure they are safe • Get permission before you go onto private property • Carry a copy of your UAV exemption, proof of liability insurance, contact information, and UAV system limitations • Respect laws from all levels of government • Keep your UAV in direct line of sight and always be able to see it with your own eyes • Operate only one UAV at a time, with a single remote control • Give right-of-way to manned aircraft • Fly during daylight and in good weather (no clouds, snow or icy conditions) • Create and follow procedures for landing and recovering your UAV and for contacting emergency responders and air traffic control. • Have an emergency plan ahead of time • Follow the manufacturer’s operating and emergency procedures, including those if the remote control loses contact with the aircraft • Verify that radio frequencies/transmission and eletronic devices won’t affect control of your UAV • Assess the risk of losing connection with the UAV and decide when to use the flight termination setting • Have a fire extinguisher on site • Inform Air Traffic Services if your UAV enters controlled airspace • Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance/assembly instructions • Ensure the UAV does not have an emergency locator transmitter • Report accidents to Transport Canada and stop operations until you have addressed the risks • Immediately stop all operations if you can no longer respect the exemption requirements or if the safety of a person, property or other aircraft is at risk • Stay at least 150 metres away from people, animals, buildings, structures, and vehicles not involved in the operation

• Fly closer than 9 km from forest fires, airports, heliports, aerodromes, or built-up areas • Fly over military bases, prisons or in controlled or restricted airspace • Fly over crowds or higher than 90 metres • Participate in special aviation events, air shows or system demonstrations • Carry dangerous goods or lasers 

### DO NOT:

Catalogue No. T86-5/2014E-PDF ISBN 978-1-100-25401-2

# You’re responsible to use your unmanned aircraft safely and legally

tc.gc.ca/safetyfirst 

# Always:

• Fly during daylight and in good weather (not in clouds or fog).

• Keep your aircraft in sight where you can see it with your own eyes.

• Make sure your aircraft is safe for flight before take-off.

• Know if you need permission to fly and when to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate.

• Respect the privacy of others – avoid flying over private property or taking photos or videos without permission. • Closer than 9 km from an airport, heliport, or aerodrome.

• Higher than 90 metres.

• Closer than 150 metres from people, animals, buildings, structures, or vehicles.

• In populated areas near large groups of people – such as beaches, sporting events, outdoor concerts, festivals, or firework shows.

• Near moving vehicles – avoid high

ways, bridges, busy streets or any

where you could endanger or distract drivers.

• Within restricted airspace, including near or over military bases, prisons, and forest fires.

• Anywhere you may interfere with first responders. 

# Do not fly:

Catalogue No. T86-6/2014E-PDF ISBN 978-1-100-25402-9