Flying in canada

[Mrprop365]

going to Canada in 2 weeks for vacation. i would like to fly recreational. how does it work over there? will my FAA recreational permit work there? is there a B4UFLY for Canada? can a property owner restrict takeoff? is rid mandatory? if i do violate anything will i be prosecuted?

 

[UAV Ernst]

going to Canada in 2 weeks for vacation. i would like to fly recreational. how does it work over there? will my FAA recreational permit work there? is there a B4UFLY for Canada? can a property owner restrict takeoff? is rid mandatory? if i do violate anything will i be prosecuted?

Much depends on the weight of your drone as in the US. Are you intending to fly sub 250 gram or over 250?

 

[Mrprop365]

over and under

 

[UAV Ernst]

over and under

This might be of use for you: Flying your drone safely and legally

 

[UAV Ernst]

over and under

Also: Where to fly your drone

 

[Fun Flyer]

Hi UAV Ernst. Check this link for information on flying in Canada. Hope you have a great vacation. Happy flying.

Flying your drone safely and legally

How to fly a drone legally and safely in Canada

www.tc.gc.ca

 

[UAV Ernst]

Hi UAV Ernst. Check this link for information on flying in Canada. Hope you have a great vacation. Happy flying.

Flying your drone safely and legally

How to fly a drone legally and safely in Canada

www.tc.gc.ca

Good morning, Fun Flyer. The original poster is from NY, and I am in Comox on beautiful Vancouver Island. All the best to you in Sherwood Park in Alberta. Being semi retired does feel like I am on vacation!

 

[Dale D]

Much depends on the weight of your drone as in the US. Are you intending to fly sub 250 gram or over 250?

It depends a lot on where you are flying as far as I am concerned. My wife and I did a driving trip of the entire route from Calgary to Banff, and Jasper and the entire route was through national parks, which is, of course, forbidden. I did do the paperwork on the Canada Parks website and drone permits were non-existant for the parks. There are some very heavy fines involved endnote worth getting caught. I did manage to fly for a few moments here and there, but it was straight up, grab a shot, then straight down and pack the drone as fast as I could. I think I managed to fly less than 5 minutes total for the entire rip.

 

[Dronecation]

going to Canada in 2 weeks for vacation. i would like to fly recreational. how does it work over there? will my FAA recreational permit work there? is there a B4UFLY for Canada? can a property owner restrict takeoff? is rid mandatory? if i do violate anything will i be prosecuted?

This guy is one on the most informative on drones, Enjoy your trip in Canada.

Don Joyce

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[wco81]

If you can't fly in the cities or in the national parks, which seem vast, a huge portion of the country, are there enough places worth flying?

 

[Dronecation]

If you can't fly in the cities or in the national parks, which seem vast, a huge portion of the country, are there enough places worth flying?

Of course there are...

 

[Mrprop365]

If you can't fly in the cities or in the national parks, which seem vast, a huge portion of the country, are there enough places worth flying?

were gonna be on a vineyard.
i plan on flying FPV so that enough for me

 

[Medley]

were gonna be on a vineyard.
i plan on flying FPV so that enough for me

Sounds like you need to do your own homework to familiarize yourself with Canadian regulations that apply to your situation. If you don’t and end up in trouble, I guess you need to be prepared for the consequences and will have nobody but yourself to blame.

 

[Mrprop365]

Sounds like you need to do your own homework to familiarize yourself with Canadian regulations that apply to your situation. If you don’t and end up in trouble, I guess you need to be prepared for the consequences and will have nobody but yourself to blame.

didnt end up in trouble although i was suprised to see that most of the border was not restricted airspace

 

[AMann]

Curious, is the airspace directly over remote roads or highways that traverse Canadian national parks, such as the Dempster Highway, also off limits like many are in the US? I know some areas in the US where we have “cherry stemmed” system trails and dirt roads traversing wilderness areas, and they are not considered to be part of the wilderness areas which makes them legal for drones to do takeoffs and landings on them- (as for in Canada, I am assuming it’s less than 250g, and there are absolutely no other vehicles or people in the area).

 

[PINEBARON]

This is what I did to enable me to fly in Canada where permitted. (I live in the US)
1. Get onto (Transport Canada | Transports Canada)
2. Pass the exam for
Pilot certificate
Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (VLOS)
Basic operations
(Costs $10 for a try on one day; if you fail you pay another $10 for another day)
3. Once you get your Pilot Certificate, you will need an SFOC-RPAS (my drones are over 250g). Fill out the application, you will need to answer a lot of questions and be able to justify need for permission. I frequently visit our daughter and used that as a reason.
It will take around six weeks or more to get your SFOC-RPAS, there is no way to expedite it.
4. Pay for and install Drone Pilot app to identify areas where you may or may not be permitted to fly (Cost around $39, for me its worth it since I go across Canada like every week, although don't fly every week)
Similar to the USA, Canada flying drones in any national parks is strictly prohibited I mean thats where the beauty is; a formal application for permission is almost impossible to get in the US or Canada. There is an exeption, getting permission to fly your drone from the respective park ranger, else run the risk of heavy fines; not worth it if you get caught.

5. Just have fun.

NB: Likewise I also have UAS-OPEN-A1+A3 which permits flying in any EU country (subject to local restrictions of course). This was a much more complicated test/exam with several sections and dozens of questions; you have three months to complete it, I did it in one sitting. Let me know if you need details.

 

[LoudThunder]

i would like to fly recreational.

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So many possible problems could happen, it probably is completely legal to bring your drone to Canada, but then you have to return with it. Now the question might be, "Are you importing that drone?" and what might the US Customs agent think,… really what is the difference between returning with your drone and you bringing a drone (that you just bought) into the US…

Nothing except your word… I would recommend you bring your purchase receipt with you, if the drone is registered with the FAADroneZone, bring the paperwork with you, and I would declare it at the Canadian border so you have proof that you brought it into Canada, assuming you cross at a US/Canadian Border… Bring you TRUST or Part 107 Certificate with you too…

And whatever you do, do not be a smart *** with the agent, be respectful and honest, it's not his rules, it is a whole lot of confusing interpretations of the new and proposed rules and regulations… Make their job easier and your timewill be more enjoyable…

Finally, READ the Canadian rules for Drone Flight. Don't be an Ugly American who claims that you did not know the rules…

For instance, we have rules about flying over people but just how close to those people is not spelled out… But in Canada, it is spelled out 100-feet (30-meters…) and this is just one os several that can get you hung out for not knowing… And there are special rules for tourists to fly in Canada…

Flying your drone safely and legally

How to fly a drone legally and safely in Canada

tc.canada.ca

Good Luck and bring back lots of photos and videos to post...

 

[LoudThunder]

Being semi retired does feel like I am on vacation!

Well, I am fully retired and I wake up every morning with nothing to do... By the time I go to bed at night, I've gotten less than half of it done... L o L . . .

 

[LoudThunder]

can a property owner restrict takeoff?

On both sides of the border, taking off from someone else's property without permission is call Trespassing... And that is a whole different can of worms...

 

[LoudThunder]

i plan on flying FPV so that enough for me

You know, I grew up in NYS and I was taught to ask permission, try it...