OPP reminds anyone operating a drone that it is their responsibility to operate safely and legally.
"Drones are aircraft - which makes you a pilot," says a release. "When you fly your drone, you share the skies with other drones and aircraft. Before you fly, understand the rules you must follow and review the safety tips."
In Canada, you must follow the rules set out in the Canadian Aviation Regulations, respect the applicable Criminal Code related sections, and all municipal, provincial, and territorial laws related to trespassing and privacy.
Before flying a drone, make sure to understand the rules that apply and follow them:
- All drones between 250 grams (g) and 25 kilograms (kg) in weight must be registered. This includes custom-built drones and drones built from a kit or off-the-shelf.
- Drones under 250 g do not need to be registered unless something is attached to them that increases their weight to 250 g or more.
- Drones over 25 kg also do not need to be registered but require a special flight operations certificate instead.
Is a Licence Required?
Only if the drone is between 250 g and 25 kg, the operator must carry a valid drone pilot certificate and the drone must be registered. If you are flying a drone that is less than 250 grams, you do not need to register the drone or get a drone pilot certificate.
Penalties
If you fly a drone without meeting these requirements, the fines are:
- $1,000 for recreational users
- $5,000 for commercial users
Police are asking drone operators to respect the privacy of others and avoid flying over private property or taking photos or videos without permission.
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