Canadian Aviation Regulations

901.54 (1) Subject to subsection (2), no person shall operate a remotely piloted aircraft system under this Division unless the person

• (a) is at least 14 years of age; and

• (b) holds

  • (i) a pilot certificate — small remotely piloted aircraft (VLOS) — basic operations issued under section 901.55,

  • (ii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — advanced operations issued under section 901.64, or

  • (iii) a pilot certificate — remotely piloted aircraft — level 1 complex operations issued under section 901.90.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the operation of the remotely piloted aircraft system is conducted under the direct supervision of a person who is permitted to operate such a system under this Division, Division V or Division VI.