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…
Flying a Drone in Canada as a Visitor: Rules for Foreign Pilots
Visiting Canada with a drone? Under 250 g you can fly without registration. At 250 g and up, you need…
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 Pilot Recency Requirements in Canada: Staying Current Every 24 Months
Your drone pilot certificate doesn’t expire, but you must meet recency requirements every 24 months. Here are the accepted activities…
Drone Flight Review in Canada: What to Expect and How to Pass
How the in-person flight review for the Advanced drone certificate works, what reviewers assess, what to bring and a practice…
Advanced Drone Pilot Certificate in Canada: Exam, Flight Review and Privileges
What the Advanced Operations certificate lets you do, the 50-question exam, the in-person flight review, fees, minimum age and how…
How to Register a Drone in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide
Who must register a drone in Canada, how to do it on the Drone Management Portal, how to mark your…