RPAS Program Portal
Operational reference and digital checklists for Ottawa Paramedic Service remotely piloted aircraft operations. Complete a checklist on scene and submit it for tracking and accountability.
Current program configuration
Operating category: Advanced Operations (CARs Part IX) • Aircraft: DJI Mini 5 Pro (registered small RPAS, >250 g with Fly More battery) • Checklist submissions go to: David.Hodges@Ottawa.ca
Quick access
Checklists
Pre-flight, aircraft, in-flight, post-flight, incident and inspection — complete and email for the record.
Emergency Procedures
Quick-reference cards: flyaway, lost link, low battery, injury, weather. Built for use under stress.
Equipment
Aircraft fleet, payloads, field kit, batteries and maintenance tracking.
Regulations
Plain-language Transport Canada Part IX reference for Advanced operations.
Start a flight
Jump straight to the pre-flight / mission planning checklist.
Before every flight
A 20-second reminder of the Advanced-operations essentials for this program:
- Pilot Certificate — Advanced Operations valid and carried; recency current.
- Aircraft registered and registration number displayed; proof carried.
- Airspace checked (NAV Drone app); authorization obtained for controlled airspace.
- Maximum 122 m (400 ft) AGL, visual line-of-sight maintained.
- Minimum 5 m horizontal from bystanders (Advanced); never over people not tolerating the risk.
- Not interfering with police, fire or air-ambulance operations on scene.