Drone Laws in Ontario: Parks, Municipal Bylaws, Hunting and Airspace
Ontario pilots follow federal drone rules plus park restrictions, city bylaws in Toronto and the GTA, hunting rules and busy…
Drone Laws in British Columbia: Wildfires, BC Parks and Hunting Rules
B.C. adds strict provincial rules to federal drone law: fines up to $100,000 for interfering with wildfire control, a ban…
Drone Laws in Montreal and Quebec: Airspace, Parks and Privacy
Most of the island of Montreal lies in controlled airspace around YUL, Quebec’s privacy and image rights are strict, and…
Drone Laws in Vancouver: Park Board Rules, Regional Parks and YVR Airspace
Vancouver’s Park Board restricts model aircraft in city parks and beaches, Metro Vancouver regional parks require a permit for drone…
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…