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Knowledge areas

Section 1: Air law, air traffic rules and procedures
Section 2: RPAS airframes, power plants, propulsion and systems
Section 3: Human factors
Section 4: Meteorology
Section 5: Navigation
Section 6: Flight operations
Section 7: Theory of flight
Section 8: Radiotelephony All pilots of drones or Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) with a maximum takeoff weight of 250 g up to and including 25 kg must pass an online exam.

The Small Basic Exam:

35 multiple choice questions.
90 minutes to complete the exam. If you run out of time, your exam will be marked based on the answers provided.
A score of 65% or higher is considered a pass.

Eligibility

You must be:

14 years of age or older to take a Small Basic Exam

Penalties

If you fly a drone without meeting these requirements, you may be fined. Fines are:

$1,000 for recreational users
$5,000 for commercial users

Basic Operations

If you meet all 5 of these conditions, you're conducting basic operations:

You fly it in uncontrolled airspace
You fly it more than 30 metres (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders
You never fly it over bystanders
You fly it more than 3 nautical miles from a certified airport or a military aerodrome
You fly it more than 1 nautical mile from a certified heliport
If you do not meet any 1 of these 5 conditions, you are conducting advanced operations.

For example, say you fly your drone more than 30 metres (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders but in controlled airspace. This operation is advanced because you are flying in controlled airspace even if you are more than 30 metres (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders.

For basic operations, here are some of the rules you must follow:

Register your drone with Transport Canada before you fly it for the first time
Mark your drone with its registration number
Pass the Small Basic Exam
Be able to show your Pilot Certificate Basic Operations and proof of registration when you fly

Advanced Operations

If you meet any 1 of these conditions, you are conducting advanced operations:

You want to fly in controlled airspace
You want to fly over bystanders
You want to fly within 30 metres (100 feet) of bystanders (measured horizontally)
You want to fly less than 3 nautical miles from a certified airport or a military aerodrome
You want to fly less than 1 nautical mile from a certified heliport

For advanced operations, here are some of the rules you must follow:

Register your drone with Transport Canada before you fly it for the first time
Mark your drone with its registration number
Have a drone with the appropriate Safety declaration for the intended operation
Pass the Small Advanced Exam
Pass a flight review with a flight reviewer
Be able to show your Pilot Certificate Advanced Operations and proof of registration when you fly your drone
Seek permission from air traffic control (NAV CANADA or the Department of National Defence) to fly in controlled airspace (request an RPAS Flight Authorization from NAV CANADA)
Fly within the operational limits of your drone
You can only use drones that meet the safety requirements for the operation you want to conduct. See tips on choosing the right drone before you fly.

If you have a Pilot Certificate Advanced Operations, you do not need a Pilot Certificate Basic Operations to conduct basic operations.

Micro drones (under 250 grams) and drones that weigh more than 25 kilograms
Micro drones are drones weighing less than 250 g. The weight of the remote control is not factored in to the weight calculation, but the weight of anything attached or carried, such as optional cameras or safety cages, will be considered part of the weight.

Pilots of micro drone do not need to register their drone or get a drone pilot certificate to fly them. Pilots of micro drones are not bound by the same requirements as other drones. However, you must not operate your drone in a reckless or negligent manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger aviation safety or the safety of anyone.

While there are no prescriptive elements of the regulations, there is an expectation that the pilot of a micro drone to use good judgment, identify potential hazards, and take all necessary steps to avoid any risks associated with flying your drone.

As a good practice, you should always:

maintain the drone in direct line of sight
do not fly your drone above 400 feet in the air
keep a safe distance between your drone and any bystanders
stay far away from aerodromes, airport, heliport and waterdrome
avoid flying near critical infrastructures
stay clear of aircrafts, at all time
do a pre-flight inspection of your drone
keep the drone close enough to maintain the connection with the remote controller
avoid advertised events
Follow these guidelines to avoid flying in a negligent or reckless manner and being subject to fines. Enjoy a safe flight and minimize the risk of incidents. Remember: if you feel that your flight is risky, do not do it.

Micro-drones are considered aircraft under the Aeronautics Act and Canadian Aviation Regulations and are therefore prohibited to enter the following zones without the proper authorizations:

Class F Special Use Restricted Airspace

Zones where a NOTAM for Forest Fire Aircraft Operating Restrictions has been emitted
Zones where a 5.1 of the Aeronautics Act restrict the use of airspace to all aircraft has been emitted
If your drone weighs over 25 kilograms or you want to fly outside the rules, you will need to get special permission from Transport Canada before you fly.