Certifications and Insurance
JZAerial Inc. carries $5 million commercial general liability insurance for our operations.
We are holders of the Pilot Certificate – Small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (Visual Line Of Sight – VLOS) With Advanced Operations and Flight Reviewer Ratings.
These ratings allow us to operate within city limits and in close proximities to airports.
In Canada, there are two main categories of drone operations: Basic and Advanced. Each one has a different set of rules drone pilots must follow. The rules do not treat people who fly drones for fun or for business differently.
Our team also holds the Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aerial System Safety Training Course Certificate from the Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (CCUVS), the Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (ROC-A) from Industry Canada, and successfully completed the Pre-Solo Test of Air Regulations (PSTAR).
Certified Flight Reviewer for Transport Canada
Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aerial System Safety Training Course
Pre-Solo Test of Air Regulations (PSTAR) Qualification
Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronatuical Qualification (ROC-A) - Industry Canada
H₂S Awareness
WHMIS 2015
First Aid Awareness
What are the differences between Basic and Advanced drone operations in Canada?
Basic Operations Requirements
- Be at least 14 years of age
- Pass the Basic Operations exam
- Operate in Uncontrolled (Class G) Airspace only
- Fly more than 30 meters (100 feet) horizontally from bystanders
- Fly within the operational limits of your drone
Advanced Operations Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Pass the Advanced Operations exam
- Pass a Flight Review with a Transport Canada certified flight reviewer
- Can operate in Controlled (Class C, D, E and F) Airspace
- Can fly within 30 meters (100 feet) horizontally of bystanders
- Must register all drones with Transport Canada in order to fly
- Clearly mark all drones with their registration number
- Have Pilot Certificate – Advanced Operations on hand at all times when flying as proof of registration
- Request an RPAS Flight Authorization from NAV CANADA to fly in Controlled Airspace and, if required, seek permission from air traffic control.
- Fly within the operational limits of your drone
- Fly within 3NM of an airport and 1NM of a heliport
Penalties for flying an unregistered drone range from $1,000 for a person to $5,000 for a corporation.
