TC RPAS Task Force Regulatory update on proposed canadian regulations - Oct 30 2018

​During the USC Conference recently held in Vancouver (Oct 30 2018), Transport Canada provided an update on the proposed changes to Canadian legislation governing UAV/drones, which are now officially called Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
No solid date was given on when we will see the final version but they are targeting before end of 2018.
Roll-out will be done over a 6 month period once the regulations are published in Canada Gazette Part II.

The following is a summary of proposed regulations:

• Single weight class from 250g-25kg for VLOS operations
• Single set of regulations for recreational and commercial use
• Operations fall into two types of operations: Basic, Advanced

Basic:

• Class G Airspace Only
• 1nm from heliports, 3nm from airports
• No aircraft design standard requirement
• Aircraft must be registered and marked with #
• Basic online test for license
• 14 or older unless supervised
• No speed restrictions
• Operations within built-up areas permitted
• No operations over people, 30M distance
• Max altitude 400′
• Night operations permitted
• Not specific distance from pilot but must be VLOS
• No liability insurance required

Advanced:

• Class G, C-F Airspace
• Operations near aerodromes with ATC approval
• Manufacturers declare RPAS safety assurance
• Aircraft must be registered and marked with #
• Comprehensive online test and in person flight review for license
• 16 or older unless supervised
• No speed restrictions
• Operations within built-up areas permitted
• Operations over people if assurance allows, 0-30M from people.
• Max altitude 400′
• Night operations permitted
• Not specific distance from pilot but must be VLOS
• No liability insurance required

Details on manufacture assurance process are TBA.

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