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…
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,…
Can You Fly a Drone at Night in Canada? Lighting Rules and Safety
Night drone flights are allowed in Canada if the drone carries lights that let you see it and its orientation….
Drones, Wildfires and Emergency Scenes: Why You Must Stay Away
Flying within 9.3 km of a wildfire is illegal in Canada without permission, and drones near emergency scenes ground rescue…
Drones at Concerts, Festivals and Sports Events: The Advertised Event Rule
Flying a drone at an advertised event in Canada requires an SFOC — even a microdrone under 250 g. Here’s…
Flying a Drone Near People in Canada: Distances, Bystanders and Crowds
Basic pilots must stay 30 m from bystanders and never fly over them. Advanced pilots can fly closer if the…