Series: Learn Drones From Zero → Pro
By SpeedyDrone Canada

🛫 1. Do Canadian Drone Laws Apply to You?

If your drone weighs 250 grams or more, Transport Canada rules definitely apply.

If your drone is under 250g, rules are more relaxed — but you still must fly responsibly.

✅ Most DJI Mini series are under 250g, but accessories may push it over.

📋 2. The 2 Main Drone Categories (Canada)

Transport Canada separates drones into:

🔵 Basic Category

• Below 122m (400 ft) altitude

• Far from people

• Not in controlled airspace

• Must pass Basic RPAS exam

🟣 Advanced Category

• Close to or over people

• Near airports

• In controlled airspace

• Must pass Advanced RPAS exam + Flight Review

🚨 You can’t fly in advanced conditions with a basic license — and vice versa.

🧪 3. How to Register and Get Licensed

✅ Registration

• Required for all drones over 250g

• Done on Transport Canada website

• Costs $5 per drone

• You’ll get a registration number to stick on the drone

✅ Pilot Certificate

• Basic Certificate: 10-question online exam

• Advanced Certificate: 50-question exam + in-person flight review

• Use the Drone Management Portal to register + certify

📎 Keep digital + printed copies of your certificate with you when flying.

🗺️ 4. Where Can You Fly?

❌ No-Fly Zones:

• Within 5.6 km of airports

• National parks

• Emergency zones (wildfires, police)

• Events with large crowds

✅ You Can Fly:

• In open, unobstructed areas

• 30m away from people (basic)

• With Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)

Use apps like NAV Drone or Drone Pilot Canada to check your flight location.

🧠 5. Special Canadian Rules to Know

• Minimum age: 14 (basic), 16 (advanced)

• Max speed: 100 km/h

• Max altitude: 122m

• Must yield to other aircraft

• Night flying: Only allowed with proper lighting

• Insurance: Not required, but strongly recommended

📎 6. What If You Break the Rules?

Transport Canada can issue:

• Fines up to $15,000

• Confiscation of your drone

• Ban from flying

🤝 But if you register, fly safely, and follow the app guidelines, you’re already ahead of 90% of hobby pilots.

✅ Recap: Flying Smart in Canada

✔️ Register your drone
✔️ Get certified if over 250g
✔️ Use NAV Drone or Drone Pilot Canada apps
✔️ Stay clear of people and airports
✔️ Keep your license and ID when flying

🔜 Coming Next:

Episode 14 — Real Client Jobs: How Beginners Can Get Paid to Fly

We’ll cover:

• Real examples of paid drone work

• What gear beginners can start with

• Insurance and safety

• Sample rate sheets

• How to build your drone portfolio

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