Drone Laws in Toronto: Parks Bylaw, Controlled Airspace and Where You Can Fly
Toronto bans powered model aircraft in city parks without a permit, and much of the city sits in controlled airspace…
Starting a Drone Business in Canada: The Legal Checklist
Certificates, registration, insurance, business registration, privacy, permits and contracts: the legal checklist for launching a drone photography, inspection or mapping…
Drones, Hunting and Wildlife: What the Law Says in Canada
Several provinces ban using drones to hunt or locate game, and disturbing wildlife can be an offence. Here’s how hunting…
Sub-250 g Drones in Canada: What Microdrone Pilots Can and Can’t Do
Microdrones under 250 g don’t need registration or a pilot certificate in Canada, but they aren’t rule-free. Events, parks, wildfires,…
How Old Do You Have to Be to Fly a Drone in Canada? Age Rules for Young Pilots
14 for Basic, 16 for Advanced, 18 for Level 1 Complex — and younger pilots can fly under supervision. A…
Recreational vs Commercial Drone Flying in Canada: Is There a Difference?
Since 2019, Canada’s drone rules apply the same way whether you fly for fun or for money. What changes for…
Visual Line of Sight, FPV Goggles and Visual Observers: Canadian Rules Explained
Canadian drone pilots must keep visual line of sight unless they qualify for EVLOS or BVLOS. Here’s how VLOS works,…
How to Do a Drone Site Survey (and Why Canadian Rules Require It)
A site survey identifies airspace, obstacles, people and hazards before you fly. It’s required for advanced operations and good practice…
Drone Record Keeping in Canada: Logbooks, Maintenance and How Long to Keep Them
Canadian rules require drone owners and pilots to keep certain records, from pilot and flight details to maintenance and modifications….
Drone Accidents and Incidents: What You Must Report in Canada
Crashed into something? Lost your drone into controlled airspace? Here’s what Canadian drone pilots must report, to whom, and the…