Drone pilot guides

Free, plain-language guides to flying legally and professionally in Canada, written by Wayne Bryant, a former Canadian Armed Forces pilot with 12,000+ flight hours.

Regulations · October 2026Do you need a drone flight log in Canada?Yes. What CAR 901.48 requires for flight and maintenance records, how long to keep them, and whether your DJI app history counts.Read the guide →Getting certified · October 2026How to get your drone licence in CanadaStep by step: which certificate you need, the Basic and Advanced exams, the flight review, registration and staying current.Read the guide →Regulations · October 2026Canada's new drone rules, explainedWhat changed on November 4, 2025: medium drones, EVLOS, sheltered operations, Level 1 Complex BVLOS, Standard 922 and recency.Read the guide →Safety · October 2026Drone pre-flight checklist (free and printable)An airline-style checklist for every flight: planning, site survey, aircraft and controller checks, and the final go / no-go.Read the guide →Travel · October 2026Flying your drone in the USA as a CanadianTRUST, FAA registration, Remote ID, extra steps for foreign visitors, LAANC and national parks, for recreational trips south.Read the guide →Regulations · October 2026Does the DJI Mini 5 Pro need to be registered in Canada?Most Mini 5 Pro units weigh 250 g or more. What Transport Canada says, how to weigh yours, and when you need registration and a pilot certificate.Read the guide →