http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=909459
"Transport Canada today introduced two new exemptions that make it
easier for businesses to fly small unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) safely
and legally.
Under the new exemptions, a Special Flight Operations Certificate
will no longer be required for certain operations involving very small
(under 2 kg) and small (between 2 kg and 25 kg) UAVs. The new approach
will apply to commercial operations and contribute to a strong safety
regime.
To qualify under the new rules, operators must check Transport Canada’s website
to confirm if the exemptions apply to them. If they do, operators must
respect strict safety conditions at all times, including height
restrictions, minimum distances from aerodromes and other hazards, as
well as flight within specific airspace and visual line‑of‑sight. Anyone
operating outside of these conditions will be required to apply for a
Special Flight Operations Certificate.
These exemptions were previously announced to stakeholders at the
Unmanned Systems Canada conference on November 5th. In October, Minister
Raitt launched the Government of Canada’s national safety awareness
campaign, which aims to help Canadians better understand the risks and
responsibilities of flying UAVs. For more information, please visit www.tc.gc.ca/SafetyFirst."
These are similar to the US rules. Stay away from airports, don't fly too high, no license needed unless your rig is less than about 50 pounds (!).
CBC had a segment this morning on the new rules.
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