Where can I fly a drone in Edmonton?

Updated · From NAV CANADA and municipal data

Yes. No NAV CANADA control zone covers central Edmonton, so a Basic RPAS certificate covers most flights if you stay 5.6 km from certified airports, 1.9 km from certified heliports and 30 m from bystanders.

Which airports affect drone flights in Edmonton?

Basic pilots cannot fly within 5.6 km of these certified airports. Advanced pilots can, with NAV CANADA authorization inside a control zone or by following the airport's established procedures outside one.

AirportDistance from centreTower
Edmonton Parkland Executive Airport (CYEP)21.3 kmNo
Edmonton International (CYEG)24.3 kmYes

There are also 7 certified heliports within 25 km, often at hospitals. Basic pilots must stay 1.9 km away from each.

Parks, schools and private property in Edmonton

See the Alberta drone guide for provincial park rules.

Do I need a drone licence in Edmonton?

If your drone weighs 250 g to 25 kg, you must register it with Transport Canada and hold a drone pilot certificate. A Basic certificate (online exam) covers uncontrolled airspace.

How high can I fly a drone in Edmonton?

The limit is 122 m (400 ft) above ground level anywhere in Canada.

Can I fly a drone in Edmonton parks?

City parks are restricted separately: Parkland Bylaw 2202 limits drone use in parks, and Complifly maps 1,182 park zones in Edmonton where a permit is required.

Can I fly a sub-250 g drone like a DJI Mini in Edmonton?

Drones under 250 g do not need registration or a pilot certificate, but you must not put aircraft or people at risk, and municipal park bylaws still apply.

Check an exact address

Rules change block by block. The free airspace checker shows the control zones, airports, NOTAMs and park restrictions at any Canadian address.

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Sources

General guidance based on the Canadian Aviation Regulations, not legal advice. Always confirm current NOTAMs and authorizations before you fly.