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Changes to drone safety regulations are expected to roll out over the next 90 days in Canada.
On Thursday, Federal Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt announced that consultations with stakeholders are underway for a proposed amendment to the regulations governing the safe use of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
Moving forward, Transport Canada will explore changes to the regulations currently in place as a means of addressing the growing popularity of what are colloquially referred to as drones.
Transport Canada will also assess economic importance of drones and methods of integrating them safely into Canadian airspace.
The department published a Notice of Proposed Amendment that highlights several changes, including new flight rules, aircraft marking and registration requirements, knowledge testing, minimum age limits, and pilot permits for certain drone operators.
“Transport Canada is proud to be at the international vanguard of UAV safety. The goal of these new proposed regulations is to support the enjoyment and development of this budding sector while keeping people on the ground and in the sky safe. I look forward to hearing from our stakeholders as I consult them in the coming months,” said Minister Raitt.
Consultations between Transport Canada and stakeholders will commence over the next 90 days. The proposed regulations apply to drones weighing 25 kilograms or less, which are operated within visual line of sight.
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