The Transport Canada website notes the legal requirements to fly a UAV/drone, safety tips, penalties, first time pilot advice and terminology. Canadian law mandates these requirements and your compliance is required in order to fly a drone on SFU property.
Only pilots registered with Transport Canada are permitted to operate UAVs/drones on SFU property.
Requirements for Traffic Safety review
All parties should email traffic@sfu.ca the following information
- Date of flight
- Time frame (ex- 11am to 2pm)
- Location/flight area (provide an aerial map with area shaded - sample)
- Weight of the UAV and registration number
- Copy of the operator's pilot certificate
Non-SFU parties are required to provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing drone liability insurance. This can be emailed to risk_srs@sfu.ca.
Filming at SFU
Contact Facilities Services to arrange for permission to film on SFU property.
Flights for SFU students, researchers and staff
Review the Risk Management website to complete a pre-flight form and review specific considerations regarding SFU owned and operated drones.
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