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baja5t · 02-23-2016, 07:27 AM

Hi i was wondering if someone can help me out with laws and licensing?
So i had a run in with the police the other day about me flying my drone
around. He said someone called in saying i had cam on and they don't want there house filmed from air so that's fine but he woulde'nt tell me who called so cant not file house if i don't no who it is lol but anyway.

So i been reading laws up and from what i understand is where not aloud to fly over 90m/300 feet and drone line of site and don't need a license inless your over 35 kg or if you use drone for work or if you want to fly at night.

Is this fly at night law true i looked on transport Canada and it says under 35kg i don't need a license but have to follow safty chart will the chart says nothing about not being able to fly at night just says for safty fly in day and good weather. See i work all day and i home by 7pm and most times this time of year it's its dark and to tell you the truth i can see my quad way better at night there's less people around most the time no wind at night so i don't get this can someone full me in why we cant fly at night.

Also red a law we can't fly 150m from buildings people or cars will that's 99% of Canada then in less you live way up north in the sticks.

buffythesaint · 02-23-2016, 12:21 PM

Not illegal to film in a public space, whether on the ground or in the air. You can stand on the sidewalk(public space) and take pictures of houses. Sounds a bit creepy but not illegal

. Sounds like you have the safety aspect down. Just don't go too high, stay within LOS and don't fly over houses, away from people. Don't go too wild flying around, nice and steady flying. That shows people you are in control. Engage people if they come up to you. You will find that most people think is very interesting but some will never like it. Have fun Jerry.

**HAL9KPCM** · 02-23-2016, 12:34 PM

Check your municipal laws. Here in Regina, our bylaws state that operating RC vehicles in public areas is illegal.

Silver Dart · 02-23-2016, 06:25 PM

A wise man once told me:

Don't p_ss off your neighbours - they know where you live!

baja5t · 02-23-2016, 08:05 PM

lol lol lol

02-23-2016, 07:27 AM	#1
baja5t RCC Apprentice I am: jerry k Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: listowel Radio of choice: dx6i # of RCs: 4 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 66 Total Props: 0	Drone law help in ontario Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Hi i was wondering if someone can help me out with laws and licensing? So i had a run in with the police the other day about me flying my drone around. He said someone called in saying i had cam on and they don't want there house filmed from air so that's fine but he woulde'nt tell me who called so cant not file house if i don't no who it is lol but anyway. So i been reading laws up and from what i understand is where not aloud to fly over 90m/300 feet and drone line of site and don't need a license inless your over 35 kg or if you use drone for work or if you want to fly at night. Is this fly at night law true i looked on transport Canada and it says under 35kg i don't need a license but have to follow safty chart will the chart says nothing about not being able to fly at night just says for safty fly in day and good weather. See i work all day and i home by 7pm and most times this time of year it's its dark and to tell you the truth i can see my quad way better at night there's less people around most the time no wind at night so i don't get this can someone full me in why we cant fly at night. Also red a law we can't fly 150m from buildings people or cars will that's 99% of Canada then in less you live way up north in the sticks. Last edited by baja5t; 02-23-2016 at 08:22 AM.
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02-23-2016, 12:21 PM	#2
buffythesaint RCC Pro Contributor I am: Buffy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Feedback: 14 / 100% Posts: 1,727 Total Props: 15	Re: Drone law help in ontario Not illegal to film in a public space, whether on the ground or in the air. You can stand on the sidewalk(public space) and take pictures of houses. Sounds a bit creepy but not illegal. Sounds like you have the safety aspect down. Just don't go too high, stay within LOS and don't fly over houses, away from people. Don't go too wild flying around, nice and steady flying. That shows people you are in control. Engage people if they come up to you. You will find that most people think is very interesting but some will never like it. Have fun Jerry.
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02-23-2016, 12:34 PM	#3
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02-23-2016, 06:25 PM	#4
Silver Dart RCC Apprentice I am: Paul E Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mississauga ON Radio of choice: Adjustable Hardpoint Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 88 Total Props: 0	Re: Drone law help in ontario A wise man once told me: Don't p_ss off your neighbours - they know where you live! __________________ _____________________________________________ Terrain, Terrain...Pull Up, Pull Up...Whoop, Whoop...Oh, Sh-
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02-23-2016, 08:05 PM	#5
baja5t RCC Apprentice I am: jerry k Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: listowel Radio of choice: dx6i # of RCs: 4 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 66 Total Props: 0	Re: Drone law help in ontario lol lol lol
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