Drone Pilot Certification Guidelines

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What is the maximum altitude allowed for basic operations within 61m of a building?

  • 122m (400 ft)
  • 5m (15 ft)
  • No limit
  • 30m (100 ft) (correct)

A pilot can fly over people during basic operations.

False (B)

What distance must a pilot maintain from bystanders during basic operations?

30m (100 ft)

To operate in controlled airspace, a pilot must obtain __________ permission.

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Match the following operations with their allowed altitude:

<p>Basic Operations = 30m (100 ft) Advanced Operations = 122m (400 ft) SFOC = No specific limitations Basic Operations Near Buildings = 30m (100 ft)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Drone Flight Restrictions - Basic

Drones must stay 5.6 km from airports and 1.9 km from heliports, and 30m from bystanders, and are not allowed in controlled airspace, over people, or within advertised events.

Max Altitude (Basic)

Maximum altitude of 30m (100 ft) within 61m of buildings.

Restricted Areas (Parks)

Need prior agreement with Parks Canada for operations

Drone Flight Restrictions - Advanced

Drones in this category must receive prior Air Traffic Control permission for access to controlled airspace/airports.

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Advanced Max Altitude

122m (400 ft)

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Parks Canada Restrictions - Advanced

Not allowed in parks and historical sites without permission.

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SFOC (Special Flight Operations Certificate)

Requires pre-authorization with Transport Canada for specific event/site operations.

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Proximity to People - Advanced

Must maintain a 5m (15 ft) distance from people

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Controlled Airspace

Areas around airports with specific regulations that must be followed

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Study Notes

Pilot Certification for Basic Operations

  • Must stay 5.6 km (3 nautical miles) away from airports
  • Must stay 1.9 km (1 nautical mile) away from heliports
  • Not allowed in controlled airspace

Proximity to People

  • Must stay 30m (100 ft) away from bystanders
  • Must not fly over people

"Advertised Events"

  • Not allowed

Maximum Altitude

  • Maximum 122m (400 ft)
  • Maximum 30m (100 ft) when within 61m (200 ft) of buildings

Parks Canada

  • Not allowed without prior agreement with Parks Canada

Pilot Certification for Advanced Operations

  • Allowed, but must have air traffic control permission
  • Must stay 5m (15 ft) away from bystanders
  • May fly over people

Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC)

  • No specific limitations, but SFOC must be requested and authorized in advance with Transport Canada and approved by an authorized representative for the event or site.

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