Drone safety
Flying your drone safely and legally, drone registration, drone pilot certification, where and where not to fly, reporting a drone incident.
Most requested
- 2025 Summary of changes to Canada’s drone regulations
- Transport Canada Aeronautical Information Manual - see Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)
- Canadian Aviation Regulations - Part IX
- Choosing the right drone for advanced and complex operations
- Get permission for special drone operations
- Foreign operators in Canada
- Drone Zone newsletter
Services and information
On June 8, 2026, Transport Canada published Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2026-005 RPAS: Remote Identification, Community-Based Organizations, and Designated Airspace. A summary of the public information sessions held in July 2026 is available to inform stakeholder feedback on the NPA. To submit your feedback, please complete the official survey by September 9, 2026.
Services and information
Learn the rules before you fly your drone
Rules and regulations, where to fly, choosing a drone, best practices.
Drone pilot licensing
Getting a drone pilot certificate, find a flight school, get permission for special operations.
Registering your drone
How to register, benefits, penalties, managing your registration.
Drone Management Portal
Access your account to register your drone, take an exam, or apply for your pilot certificate.
Submitting a drone Safety Assurance Declaration
Declare a drone as safe for Advanced or Level 1 Complex operations
Drone innovation and collaboration
Canadian Drone Advisory Committee, drones in the Canadian Arctic, test ranges, partnerships and collaborations.
Help for drone safety partners and manufacturers
Safety education and promotional materials.
Report a drone incident
Complete a drone incident report form.
Advanced air mobility
Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Regional Air Mobility (RAM), electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL).