Canadian Aviation Regulations

901.27 No pilot shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system unless, before commencing operations, they determine that the site for take-off, launch, landing or recovery is suitable for the proposed operation by conducting a site survey that takes into account the following factors:

• (a) the boundaries of the area of operation;

• (b) the type of airspace and the applicable regulatory requirements;

• (c) the altitudes and routes to be used on the approach to and departure from the area of operation;

• (d) the proximity of manned aircraft operations;

• (e) the proximity of aerodromes, airports and heliports;

• (f) the location and height of obstacles, including wires, masts, buildings, cell phone towers and wind turbines;

• (g) the predominant weather and environmental conditions for the area of operation; and

• (h) the horizontal distances from persons not involved in the operation.