Historical Records & Current Guidance
Special Flight Operations Certificates (SFOCs)
The 2018 SFOC and operating-procedure documents on this page are historical records, not current operational advice.
Historical records
National Standing SFOC ATS-18-19-00002138, a May 2018 SFOC, and 2018 standard operating procedures are retained as historical documents.
Current SFOC-RPAS requirements
Transport Canada states that an SFOC-RPAS is required for operations outside Basic, Advanced, or Level 1 Complex rules and for certain special operations. Check the official guidance before planning a flight.
Regulations and permissions can change. This page is informational and is not legal, regulatory, or operational advice.
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