Transport Canada has released five new recreational drone operation rules. The rules aim to enhance safety, and are effective immediately.
- Recreational drone operators must mark their drones with their contact information
- Recreational drone operators may not fly higher than 90 meters (296 feet)
- Recreational drone operators may not fly at night
- Recreational drone operators may not fly within 75 meters (246 feet) of buildings, vehicles or people
- Recreational drone operators may not fly within 9 kilometers (5.5 miles) of the center of any airport,
Interesting thee rules do NOT affect operators flying drones for commercial, academic or research purposes. They also do not affect members of the Model Aeronautics Assn. of Canada (MAAC) in good standing who operate at MAAC — sanctioned field or events.