RPAS Program Portal
Operational reference and digital checklists for 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)
Quick access
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Checklists
Pre-flight, equipment, aircraft, post-flight, incident and inspection — complete and submit for the record.
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Equipment
Aircraft fleet, payloads, field kit, batteries and maintenance tracking.
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Regulations
Plain-language Transport Canada Part IX reference for Advanced operations.
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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.
- Yield right of way to all manned aircraft (helicopters / medevac).