Canadian Aviation Regulations

903.01 No person shall conduct any of the following operations using a remotely piloted aircraft system unless the person complies with the provisions of a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued by the Minister under section 903.03:

• (a) the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft having an operating weight of more than 25 kg (55 pounds);

• (b) the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft having an operating weight of less than 250 g (0.55 pounds) at an advertised event; and

• (c) any other operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft for which the Minister determines that a special flight operations certificate — RPAS is necessary to ensure aviation safety or the safety of any person.