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…
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…
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 Safety Assurance Declarations: Choosing a Drone for Advanced Operations
For advanced operations, your drone must be declared by its manufacturer as meeting Transport Canada’s safety standard for that type…
RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC): What Drone Businesses Need to Know
The RPAS Operator Certificate is required for organizations conducting Level 1 Complex (lower-risk BVLOS) operations. Here’s what it is, who…
SFOC for Drones in Canada: When You Need One and How to Apply
A Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC-RPAS) lets you fly outside standard drone rules. Learn which operations require one, how to…
Level 1 Complex Operations: Flying BVLOS in Canada Legally
Since November 4, 2025, lower-risk beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights are possible without an SFOC under the Level…
Drone Insurance in Canada: Do You Need It and What Does It Cover?
Liability vs hull coverage, when insurance is essential for hobby and commercial pilots, what home insurance usually excludes and questions…