History — 903.01

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FIRST SEENsnapshot of 2026-03-01 · consolidation amended to 2025-12-09

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903.01 No person shall conduct any of the following operations using a remotely piloted aircraft system unless the person complies with the provisions of a special flight operations certificate — RPAS issued by the Minister under section 903.03 : (a) the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft having an operating weight of more than 150 kg (331 pounds); (b) the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft having an operating weight of less than 250 g (0.55 pounds) at an advertised event; and (c) any other operation of a small remotely piloted aircraft or medium remotely piloted aircraft for which the Minister determines that a special flight operations certificate — RPAS is necessary to ensure aviation safety or the safety of any person. SOR/2019-11, s. 23 SOR/2025-70, s. 95