Canadian Law Rail Systems

GFHungryman · Aug 31, 2021

I am looking for information about flying above and beside rail systems in Canada (CN Rail, CP Rail, VIA Rail). How high above a rail line am I allowed to fly and how far horizontally? If I am allowed, what are the legal issues with the footage? I am flying a DJI Mini 2. Any answers will help, thank you in advance

Carlos360 · Aug 31, 2021

GFHungryman said:
I am looking for information about flying above and beside rail systems in Canada (CN Rail, CP Rail, VIA Rail). How high above a rail line am I allowed to fly and how far horizontally? If I am allowed, what are the legal issues with the footage? I am flying a DJI Mini 2. Any answers will help, thank you in advance

Someone else replied this in a similar topic and it also answers my question and maybe yours.

spsphotos · Sep 1, 2021

That actually was very informative. Nice to see the difference between US and Canada rules. I think not having a distinction between commercial and recreational makes a lot of sense. That's one of the biggest headaches here in the States.

Jagerbomb52 · Sep 1, 2021

This is brought up many times in the various groups and forums. Does CN or CP control air space? No, so it’s fair game unless you are on their property and or flying directly over the train violating CARS rules. They do frown on it though.

spsphotos · Sep 1, 2021

I know in the U.S. you cannot fly over trains.

TeeFrix · Feb 6, 2022

Agustine said:
This is brought up many times in the various groups and forums. Does CN or CP control air space? No, so it’s fair game unless you are on their property and or flying directly over the train violating CARS rules. They do frown on it though.
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Thanks for clarifying this a bit more. Could you please tell me which specific CARS rule you're referring too? And where did you get this screenshot from (in black)?