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fansc62380a9 Posted at 2017-5-6 17:04
This is what I have learned after that post.
A non resident of Canada will have to get the SFOC. This I was told in an email from cars and also another reply from someone on the forum. Big difference in recreational flying and what Canada considers Non Recreational flying. I was told it's very difficult to obtain the SOFC. No flying in Canada for me !!!! Peace out
Are you saying that a non-resident would require an SFOC to fly recreationally?
If so that seems to be most unlikely.
Canada isn't a police state, they don't require registration or anything else for recreational flying beyond sticking to the rules.
Or were you planning to engage in commercial flight?
The only mention of a foreign flyers in the Canadian rules is related to commercial flight.
Q11 here: https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/civilaviation/opssvs/recreational-non-recreational-drone-operations-faq.html
They say nothing at all about foreigners and recreational flight.
11. I am not a Canadian citizen. How can I legally operate a UAV, for commercial purposes, in Canada?
As you would be classified as a 'foreign UAV operator,' you will need to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC). SFOCs are the primary means to work legally with your UAV in Canada and are administered by Transport Canada's Civil Aviation Regional Offices.
For more information on submitting an SFOC application, please contact the regional office that best corresponds with the region of Canada you intend on operating in. |
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