I'm planning a trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains later this year and am considering bringing my Typhoon H to collect some cool videos (strictly recreational). I have been reviewing the most recent rules coming down from Transport Canada. Most of the rules are similar to ours (US) except a bit more restrictive in heights and distances. Their document called "No Drone Zones" has a confusing section that may apply to me:
"Foreign operators
When you fly an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) for work or research, rules also apply for foreign operators (i.e., anyone who is not Canadian and flies in Canadian airspace).
Foreign operators may only fly a UAV in Canada with an approved SFOC. Before you apply, you must already be allowed to use the drone for the same purpose in your home country. Include your country’s approval or authorization as part of your SFOC application."
It's not clear to me if the second sentence that requires a SFOC applies to recreational flyers. Does anyone have insight on this subject?
"Foreign operators
When you fly an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) for work or research, rules also apply for foreign operators (i.e., anyone who is not Canadian and flies in Canadian airspace).
Foreign operators may only fly a UAV in Canada with an approved SFOC. Before you apply, you must already be allowed to use the drone for the same purpose in your home country. Include your country’s approval or authorization as part of your SFOC application."
It's not clear to me if the second sentence that requires a SFOC applies to recreational flyers. Does anyone have insight on this subject?